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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 · Bridgewater, NJ

A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1300 Crim Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

  • Math 74% vs NJ 48% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs NJ 49% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$25,937
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

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

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
48%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
49%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
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
71%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crim Primary 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$165,983

Median home value

$562,400

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

61%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Martins SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi5Compare →
Little Friends of Jesus Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.4 mi9Compare →
The Preschool Place and Kindergarten at Temple ShoPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–11.5 mi32Compare →
John F. Kennedy Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–4Not available458Compare →

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.

Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$25,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crim Primary School is listed in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crim Primary School

Crim Primary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 08807)
38,438
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
43.1
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 08807; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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