Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bridgeton Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Bridgeton Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridgeton Public Charter School's student population of 132 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridgeton Public Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeton Public Charter School is 0.49, 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
#1445 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
68%
34%
Black
21%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeton Public Charter School's ranking?
Bridgeton Public Charter School is ranked #1445 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bridgeton Public Charter School often compared to?
Bridgeton Public Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Crest by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bridgeton Public Charter School?
132 students attend Bridgeton Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bridgeton Public Charter School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeton Public Charter School?
Bridgeton Public Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bridgeton Public Charter School offer ?
Bridgeton Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bridgeton Public Charter School part of?
Bridgeton Public Charter School is part of Bridgeton Public Charter School District.
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