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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08505


At a glance
6
Schools
2,167
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedBordentown Regional Middle School220th of 752 New Jersey middle schools
Biggest riser
Bordentown Regional Middle School up 97 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Peter Muschal Elementary 10 students per teacher
Summary:

The 08505 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 5 schools that are part of the Bordentown Regional School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools demonstrate relatively consistent performance, with all earning 3-4 star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Bordentown Regional Middle School ranks 220 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and has strong test scores, with 66% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and 54.9% proficient or better in math. Additionally, Peter Muschal Elementary has the highest ELA and math proficiency rates among the elementary schools, with 63.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 65.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math.

While the schools in the district generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement, such as the higher chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which range from 14.9%. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools, particularly Mac Farland Intermediate and Clara Barton Elementary, suggest potential equity concerns that may be impacting student outcomes.

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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.

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