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#136 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 6% in state

Crim Primary School

Elementary School · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

1300 Crim Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Enrollment

381

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

8.6

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#136 of 2,466

In Bridgewater

#3 of 13

public schools

In district

#2 of 11

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

Equity

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Crim Primary School

8.6/10

Elementary School in Bridgewater · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Crim Primary School

Crim Primary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Crim Primary School serves approximately 381 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Crim Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Crim Primary School show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.4
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Crim Primary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.9 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,937
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Crim Primary School — Students at Crim Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

7.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 73.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
70.6%
ELA
63.1%
2025
Math
74.4%
ELA
69.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Crim Primary School Compares

See how Crim Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.6/10
95th percentile in NJ
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
7%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

Location

1300 Crim Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Crim Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mt. Horeb School (rated 8.7/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Warren), with a very similar rating. Another option is Adamsville Primary School (rated 8.4/10, 3.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Van Derveer Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Somerville), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bridgewater, see our Bridgewater schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARTINS SCHOOL Bridgewater 1.2 mi
THE PRESCHOOL PLACE AND KINDERGARTEN AT TEMPLE SHO Bridgewater 1.5 mi 5.2
LITTLE FRIENDS OF JESUS NURSERY SCHOOL Martinsville 1.4 mi
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School Bridgewater 1.9 mi 7.1
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Bridgewater 2.2 mi 8.3
Hamilton Primary School Bridgewater 2.1 mi 7.7
THE GIVING NEST PRESCHOOL IN MARTINSVILLE Martinsville 1.9 mi
BLAUSTEIN EARLY CHILDHOOD Bridgewater 2.0 mi
Hillside Intermediate School Bridgewater 2.2 mi 8.1
Van Derveer Elementary School Somerville 2.8 mi 8.3
Somerville High School Somerville 2.7 mi 5.6
IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL Somerville 2.7 mi 7.4
Adamsville Primary School Bridgewater 3.1 mi 8.4
THE ALBROOK SCHOOL Basking Ridge 3.1 mi 7.7
Bridgewater-Raritan High School Bridgewater 2.6 mi 6.2
Somerville Middle School Somerville 3.1 mi 8.0
RARITAN VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Bridgewater 3.2 mi 7.6
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Somerville 3.2 mi 5.8
Mt. Horeb School Warren 2.7 mi 8.7
CHILDREN'S CORNER AT BRIDGEWATER UMC Bridgewater 2.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$165,983

Median Home Value

$562,400

Median Rent

$2,092/mo

Population

38,438

College Educated

61%

Homeownership

82.7%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

43.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crim Primary School

What grades does Crim Primary School serve?

Crim Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Crim Primary School?

Crim Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crim Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crim Primary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crim Primary School rank in NJ?

Crim Primary School ranks #136 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Crim Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crim Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Crim Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crim Primary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crim Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Crim Primary School a Title I school?

No, Crim Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crim Primary School?

7.1% of students at Crim Primary 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

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