Below Average
#2155 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hopewell Crest
Elementary School · Hopewell Township School District · Bridgeton, NJ
A Hopewell Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 SEWALL ROAD, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
- Math 37% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopewell Crest score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hopewell Crest 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Bridgeton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Broad Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 779 | Compare → |
| Quarter Mile Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
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.
Hopewell Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell Crest is listed in Hopewell Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell Crest
Hopewell Crest is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of Hopewell Township School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,155 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell Crest
What grades does Hopewell Crest serve?
Hopewell Crest serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hopewell Crest?
Hopewell Crest has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Crest?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Crest is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell Crest rank in NJ?
Hopewell Crest ranks #2,155 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hopewell Crest's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell Crest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Hopewell Crest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Crest has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hopewell Crest a charter school?
No, Hopewell Crest is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell Crest a Title I school?
No, Hopewell Crest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Crest?
47.5% of students at Hopewell Crest 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
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (856) 451-9203
- Area population (ZIP 08302)
- 47,003
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
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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