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#2332 of 2,466 schools in NJ
West Avenue School
Elementary School · Bridgeton City School District · Bridgeton, NJ
A Bridgeton City School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
51 NORTH WEST AVENUE, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
- Math 8% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Avenue School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeton), 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
$60,301
Median home value
$202,000
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 779 | Compare → |
| Bridgeton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Quarter Mile Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Indian Ave SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 588 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgeton City School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Avenue School is listed in Bridgeton City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Avenue School
West Avenue School is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of Bridgeton City School District, serving approximately 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,332 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Avenue School
What grades does West Avenue School serve?
West Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Avenue School?
West Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Avenue 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 West Avenue School rank in NJ?
West Avenue School ranks #2,332 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 West Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Avenue School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Avenue School a charter school?
No, West Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Avenue School a Title I school?
No, West Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Avenue School?
68.8% of students at West Avenue 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (856) 455-8030
- Area population (ZIP 08302)
- 47,003
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 08302; 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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