Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bloomsbury Borough School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomsbury Borough School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bloomsbury Borough School's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bloomsbury Borough School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomsbury Borough School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
13%
15%
White
72%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomsbury Borough School's ranking?
Bloomsbury Borough School is ranked #842 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bloomsbury Borough School often compared to?
Bloomsbury Borough Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Califon Public School, Clinton Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bloomsbury Borough School?
96 students attend Bloomsbury Borough School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bloomsbury Borough School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomsbury Borough School?
Bloomsbury Borough School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bloomsbury Borough School offer ?
Bloomsbury Borough School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bloomsbury Borough School part of?
Bloomsbury Borough School is part of Bloomsbury Borough School District.
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