Below Average
#2080 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Fairfield Township School
Elementary School · Fairfield Township School District · Bridgeton, NJ
An elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 GOULDTOWN WOODRUFF ROAD, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
- Math 7% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Township School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (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
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairfield Township 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Buckshutem Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK | 1.8 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Cherry Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairfield Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Township School is listed in Fairfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Township School
Fairfield Township School is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of Fairfield Township School District, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,080 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Township School
What grades does Fairfield Township School serve?
Fairfield Township School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fairfield Township School?
Fairfield Township School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Township School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Township School rank in NJ?
Fairfield Township School ranks #2,080 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Fairfield Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Fairfield Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Township School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairfield Township School a charter school?
No, Fairfield Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Township School a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Township School?
68.0% of students at Fairfield Township 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (856) 453-1882
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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