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#1411 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Watsessing Elementary School
Elementary School · Bloomfield Township School District · Bloomfield, NJ
A Bloomfield Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
71 Prospect Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- Math 41% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watsessing Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watsessing Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Whitney E. Houston AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Linden Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 158 | 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.
Bloomfield Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Watsessing Elementary School is listed in Bloomfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watsessing Elementary School
Watsessing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, NJ, part of Bloomfield Township School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,411 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watsessing Elementary School
What grades does Watsessing Elementary School serve?
Watsessing Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Watsessing Elementary School?
Watsessing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watsessing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watsessing Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watsessing Elementary School rank in NJ?
Watsessing Elementary School ranks #1,411 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Watsessing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watsessing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Watsessing Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watsessing Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Watsessing Elementary School a charter school?
No, Watsessing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watsessing Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Watsessing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watsessing Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Watsessing 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (973) 680-8570
- 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.
- 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 07003; 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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