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Quarter Mile Lane School

Elementary School · Bridgeton City School District

300 QUARTER MILE LANE, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Enrollment

667

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,737 of 2,466

In Bridgeton

#3 of 13

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

Bridgeton City School District

Academic growth

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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5.5/10

Elementary School in Bridgeton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Quarter Mile Lane School

Quarter Mile Lane School is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of Bridgeton City School District. Quarter Mile Lane School serves approximately 667 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Quarter Mile Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,737 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Quarter Mile Lane School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Quarter Mile Lane School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-39.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,208
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Quarter Mile Lane School — Students at Quarter Mile Lane School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 16.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.0% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 17.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2024
Math
6.5%
ELA
10.4%
2025
Math
8.4%
ELA
14.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.

How Quarter Mile Lane School Compares

See how Quarter Mile Lane School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
30th percentile in NJ
Academic
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.8/10
Very Good
Environment
4.5/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
66%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
54 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.2%

Location

300 QUARTER MILE LANE, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Quarter Mile Lane School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Broad Street School (rated 6.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Indian Ave School (rated 6.4/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Morris Goodwin School (rated 6.0/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Greenwich), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bridgeton, see our Bridgeton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.6 mi
School Distance Rating
BRIDGETON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bridgeton 0.7 mi 5.8
Broad Street School Bridgeton 0.8 mi 6.6
West Avenue School Bridgeton 1.0 mi 3.8
Bridgeton High School Bridgeton 1.3 mi 3.1
Cherry Street School Bridgeton 1.5 mi 4.7
Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center Bridgeton 1.8 mi 2.7
Buckshutem Road School Bridgeton 1.8 mi 4.2
Hopewell Crest Bridgeton 2.5 mi 4.6
Indian Ave School Bridgeton 2.2 mi 6.4
Bridgeton Public Charter School Millville 2.3 mi 5.6
Cumberland Campus Bridgeton 3.1 mi 5.0
FAIRTON CHRISTIAN CENTER Fairton 3.2 mi 7.1
Cumberland Regional High School Bridgeton 4.1 mi 5.2
Fairfield Township School Bridgeton 3.6 mi 4.8
Elizabeth F. Moore School Seabrook 5.9 mi 3.4
Charles F. Seabrook School Seabrook 6.0 mi 5.6
Woodruff Middle School Seabrook 6.1 mi 3.2
Myron L. Powell Elementary School Cedarville 6.1 mi 5.0
Morris Goodwin School Greenwich 5.3 mi 6.0
Stow Creek Township School Bridgeton 5.6 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,301

Median Home Value

$202,000

Median Rent

$1,351/mo

Population

47,003

College Educated

13%

Homeownership

57.5%

Avg Commute

26.1 min

Poverty Rate

22.7%

Median Age

32.4

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Free/Reduced Lunch
66.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%

District

Bridgeton City School District
District Enrollment
6,213
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,208
District Rank
#3 of 8

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