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#1113 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
Broad Street School
Elementary School · Bridgeton City School District · Bridgeton, NJ
A Bridgeton City School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
251 WEST BROAD STREET, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
- Math 15% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Broad Street School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Broad Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,301
Median home value
$202,000
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| West Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Quarter Mile Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Cherry Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgeton City School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broad Street School is listed in Bridgeton City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broad Street School
Broad Street School is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of Bridgeton City School District, serving approximately 779 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,113 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broad Street School
What grades does Broad Street School serve?
Broad Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Broad Street School?
Broad Street School has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Street School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broad Street School rank in NJ?
Broad Street School ranks #1,113 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Broad Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Broad Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Broad Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broad Street School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Broad Street School a charter school?
No, Broad Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broad Street School a Title I school?
No, Broad Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broad Street School?
66.5% of students at Broad Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (856) 455-8030
- Area population (ZIP 08302)
- 47,003
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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