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#1348 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School
Elementary School · Bethlehem Township School District · Asbury, NJ
A Bethlehem Township School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
940 IRON BRIDGE RD, Asbury, NJ 08802
- Math 49% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas B. Conley Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas B. Conley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,012
Median home value
$458,500
Median rent
$2,194/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Borough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Union Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | 4.1 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Franklin Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 215 | 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.
Bethlehem Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School is listed in Bethlehem Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas B. Conley Elementary School
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Asbury, NJ, part of Bethlehem Township School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,348 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas B. Conley Elementary School
What grades does Thomas B. Conley Elementary School serve?
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas B. Conley Elementary School?
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas B. Conley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas B. Conley Elementary School 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 Thomas B. Conley Elementary School rank in NJ?
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School ranks #1,348 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas B. Conley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Thomas B. Conley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas B. Conley Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas B. Conley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas B. Conley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas B. Conley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas B. Conley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas B. Conley Elementary School?
3.5% of students at Thomas B. Conley Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (908) 537-4044
- Area population (ZIP 08802)
- 4,604
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 08802; 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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