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
Student By Grade
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.
Overall District Rank
#646 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
77%
34%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$136 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,886
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,235
$25,828
Best Bridgeton City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 North West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Ave School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Indian Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Broad Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 779 students
Rank: #44.
Buckshutem Road School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Cherry Street School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Cherry Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: #77.
Bridgeton High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
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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