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The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
School · Bloomfield Township School District · Bloomfield, NJ
A Bloomfield Township School District school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
280 Davey Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- Math 25% proficient (2012)
- Reading 75% proficient (2012)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,584/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield), 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
$98,805
Median home value
$447,600
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maarif SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Belleville Ps10Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 168 | 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.
Bloomfield Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $23,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is listed in Bloomfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is a public school in Bloomfield, NJ, part of Bloomfield Township School District, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,345 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
What grades does The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen serve?
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen rank in NJ?
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen ranks #2,345 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen's MySchoolScout rating?
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen has 25% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).
Is The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen a charter school?
No, The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen a Title I school?
No, The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
21.9% of students at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 680-8698
- Area population (ZIP 07003)
- 52,921
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 07003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2012 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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