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#509 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 21% in state

Hamilton Primary School

Elementary School · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District · Bridgewater, NJ

A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Hamilton Lane PO Box 6030, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

  • Math 75% vs NJ 48% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs NJ 49% (2025)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+26.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$25,937
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Hamilton Primary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
48%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
49%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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

3.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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.

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
St Martins SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi5Compare →
Mount Prospect Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.4 mi530Compare →
Blaustein Early ChildhoodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.9 mi19Compare →
The Albrook SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–61.9 mi76Compare →

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
#6 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

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

About Hamilton Primary School

Hamilton Primary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Primary School

What grades does Hamilton Primary School serve?

Hamilton Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hamilton Primary School?

Hamilton Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Primary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Primary School rank in NJ?

Hamilton Primary School ranks #509 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Hamilton Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hamilton Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Primary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hamilton Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Hamilton Primary School a Title I school?

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

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

3.6% of students at Hamilton 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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