Very Good
#692 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 28% in state
Based on limited data
Bruce Street School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District
333 CLINTON PL, Newark, NJ 07112
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 78 schools in Newark. Learn more
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#692 of 2,466
In Newark
#17 of 80
public schools
In district
#15 of 63
Newark Public School District
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Bruce Street School
Bruce Street School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District. Bruce Street School serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bruce Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.6
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Bruce Street School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.2:1 students to teachers, Bruce Street School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Bruce Street School Compares
See how Bruce Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
333 CLINTON PL, Newark, NJ 07112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bruce Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ola Edwards Community School (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Hillside), with a comparable rating. Another option is Avon Avenue School (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Chancellor Avenue School (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,171
Median Home Value
$306,100
Median Rent
$1,334/mo
Population
27,633
College Educated
17.5%
Homeownership
29.9%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Median Age
35.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruce Street School
What grades does Bruce Street School serve?
Bruce Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bruce Street School?
Bruce Street School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Street School is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bruce Street School rank in NJ?
Bruce Street School ranks #692 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bruce Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruce Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bruce Street School a charter school?
No, Bruce Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bruce Street School a Title I school?
No, Bruce Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bruce Street School?
68.6% of students at Bruce 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 68.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 705-3951
Resources & Links
District
Newark Public School District- District Enrollment
- 42,791
- Schools in District
- 64
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,680
- District Rank
- #15 of 63
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