Elementary Schools in Watchung Borough School District


Summary:

The Watchung Borough School District in New Jersey is home to one highly-rated elementary school, Bayberry School, which serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade. Bayberry School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 25% of all New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bayberry School's academic achievements are particularly impressive, with students scoring significantly higher than state averages on both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. The school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 81.6% is over 30 percentage points above the state average, indicating a strength in math instruction. While the school's English Language Arts scores are also above state norms, there may be room for improvement to match the outstanding math results.

Other key metrics for Bayberry School include a student-teacher ratio of 11.2 to 1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, both of which are within acceptable ranges. However, without data on the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates, it is difficult to fully assess the school's performance in the context of its student population. Overall, Watchung Borough School District is home to a high-performing elementary school that is providing a quality education to its students.

District Detail

 1 Dr. Parenty Way
Watchung, NJ 07069

 (908) 755-8121

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 667

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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