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#1737 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Quarter Mile Lane School
Elementary School · Bridgeton City School District · Bridgeton, NJ
A Bridgeton City School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 QUARTER MILE LANE, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
- Math 8% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quarter Mile Lane School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quarter Mile Lane 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Broad Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 779 | Compare → |
| West Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Cherry Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
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.
Bridgeton City School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quarter Mile Lane School is listed in Bridgeton City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quarter Mile Lane School
Quarter Mile Lane School is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of Bridgeton City School District, serving approximately 667 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,737 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quarter Mile Lane School
What grades does Quarter Mile Lane School serve?
Quarter Mile Lane School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Quarter Mile Lane School?
Quarter Mile Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quarter Mile Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quarter Mile Lane School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quarter Mile Lane School rank in NJ?
Quarter Mile Lane School ranks #1,737 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Quarter Mile Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?
Quarter Mile Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Quarter Mile Lane School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quarter Mile Lane School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Quarter Mile Lane School a charter school?
No, Quarter Mile Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quarter Mile Lane School a Title I school?
No, Quarter Mile Lane School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quarter Mile Lane School?
66.1% of students at Quarter Mile Lane 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
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (856) 455-8030
- 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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