Summary:
The Bloomsbury Borough School District in New Jersey consists of a single elementary school, Bloomsbury Borough School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite its small size, this school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state.
Bloomsbury Borough School stands out for its high proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments, often exceeding the state averages by significant margins. In the 2024-2025 school year, 70% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.9%, and 80% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 49.8%. The school's statewide ranking of 127 out of 1,347 elementary schools further underscores its academic excellence.
While the school's small enrollment of 98 students and low student-teacher ratio of 6.3 to 1 may contribute to its success, the district's investment in resources, with a spending per student of $16,669, also plays a role. However, the school's slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and 23.47% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggest that the district may need to address some equity challenges to ensure all students have access to the same level of educational opportunities.
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