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#34 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 1% in state

Three Bridges School

Elementary School · Readington Township School District · Three Bridges, NJ

A Readington Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 443, Three Bridges, NJ 08887

  • Math 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+8.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$28,729
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

Students at Three Bridges School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Three Bridges School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,091

Median home value

$268,200

Median rent

$1,817/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08887; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Barley Sheaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–42.5 mi363Compare →
Woodfern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–42.7 mi313Compare →
Francis A. Desmares Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–43.7 mi420Compare →
Whiton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–34.1 mi627Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Readington Township School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$28,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Three Bridges School is listed in Readington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Three Bridges School

Three Bridges School is a public elementary school in Three Bridges, NJ, part of Readington Township School District, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Three Bridges School

What grades does Three Bridges School serve?

Three Bridges School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Three Bridges School?

Three Bridges School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Bridges School?

The student-teacher ratio at Three Bridges School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Three Bridges School rank in NJ?

Three Bridges School ranks #34 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Three Bridges School's MySchoolScout rating?

Three Bridges School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Three Bridges School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Bridges School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Three Bridges School a charter school?

No, Three Bridges School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Three Bridges School a Title I school?

No, Three Bridges School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Bridges School?

8.2% of students at Three Bridges 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hunterdon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%
Area population (ZIP 08887)
1,377
Area median age
40.3
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 08887; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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