Bridgeton City School District

41 Bank Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bridgeton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,102 students in Bridgeton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bridgeton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
6,102 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
457 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Bridgeton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 73% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#646 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bridgeton City   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridgeton City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridgeton City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bridgeton City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bridgeton City   School District and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,699 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
34%
# Black Students
1,151 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
19%
15%
# White Students
137 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
2%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
631
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
405
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
393
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
416
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
418
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
430
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
436
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
462
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
508
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
447
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
409
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
339
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,886 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,235 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bridgeton City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$136 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bridgeton City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,886
$26,931
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bridgeton City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,235
$25,828
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bridgeton City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bridgeton City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
51 North West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Ave School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
399 Indian Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Broad Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 779 students
Rank: #44.
Buckshutem Road School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Cherry Street School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Cherry Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: #77.
Bridgeton High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 students
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK
| 589 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bridgeton City School District?
Bridgeton City School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,102 students.
What is the rank of Bridgeton City School District?
Bridgeton City School District is ranked #642 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeton City School District?
77% of Bridgeton City School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridgeton City School District?
Bridgeton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bridgeton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,235 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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