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#1160 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 47% in state

Cambridge Elementary School

Elementary School · South Brunswick School District · Kendall Park, NJ

A South Brunswick School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, Kendall Park, NJ 08824

  • Math 71% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.6 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$23,380
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Cambridge Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cambridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$180,888

Median home value

$602,500

Median rent

$1,963/mo

College educated

65.7%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Constable Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.7 mi504Compare →
Greenbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.0 mi395Compare →
Claremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.9 mi666Compare →
Noor-ul-iman SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–122.0 mi484Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

South Brunswick School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$23,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cambridge Elementary School is listed in South Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cambridge Elementary School

Cambridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kendall Park, NJ, part of South Brunswick School District, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Cambridge Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Cambridge Elementary School is part of the South Brunswick Township Public Schools district in New Jersey 1. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr., who was appointed to the position and introduced himself to the school community 1. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the district recognized specific staff members at Cambridge Elementary School, including an Educator of the Year and an Educational Support Person of the Year 1. The school website provides information on district-wide news, food services, registration, and staff directories 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.sbschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cambridge Elementary School

What grades does Cambridge Elementary School serve?

Cambridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?

Cambridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cambridge Elementary School rank in NJ?

Cambridge Elementary School ranks #1,160 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Cambridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cambridge Elementary 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 Cambridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cambridge Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cambridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cambridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cambridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Elementary School?

11.5% of students at Cambridge Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 08824)
13,866
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
46.1
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 08824; 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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