Bridgeton Public Charter School

Summary:

Bridgeton Public Charter School is an elementary school serving 119 students in grades K-4 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, a diverse community with a high percentage of low-income families. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming on standardized tests, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, Bridgeton Public Charter School has struggled, with only 4.5% of 3rd graders and 37% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42% and 51.3%, respectively. In mathematics, 13.6% of 3rd graders and 14.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far below the state averages of 45.9% and 44.3%. When compared to nearby public schools, such as Deerfield Township Elementary School, Bridgeton Public Charter School consistently underperforms academically.

Other key challenges facing the school include high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.2% to 31.0% in recent years, and a student population where 21.85% receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 10.4 could be an advantage, the data suggests that Bridgeton Public Charter School has struggled to effectively support its diverse student population and improve student outcomes. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve its standing and provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

 790 East Commerce Ave
       Bridgeton, NJ  08302


(856) 497-8202

District: Bridgeton Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,729 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  119

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.4%
African American:
21.0%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Compare Details Bridgeton Public Charter School ranks worse than 88.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.4%), African American (21%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgeton Public Charter School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgeton Public Charter School is $7,729.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bridgeton Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeton Public Charter School 1192nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Bridgeton Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Bridgeton Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeton Public Charter School 587th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bridgeton Public Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.19 1256th 1353 7.2%
2019 8.03 1267th 1360 6.8%
2021 7.33 1267th 1317 3.8%
2022 34.07 878th 1345 34.7%
2023 12.85 1192nd 1342 11.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.01 132nd 489 73.0%
2023 44.51 225th 499 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.50 887th 942 5.8%
2022 65.93 219th 863 74.6%
2023 38.71 538th 910 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.36 1184th 1290 8.2%
2022 46.74 692nd 1326 47.8%
2023 38.76 785th 1318 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.32 1253rd 1297 3.4%
2022 38.60 789th 1324 40.4%
2023 10.72 1187th 1315 9.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.21 379th 517 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bridgeton Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.63 743rd 899 17.4%
2021 24.12 758th 896 15.4%
2022 48.11 429th 953 55.0%
2023 23.25 772nd 982 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bridgeton Public Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 3 59 3 22 2 0 6 0 95
2017 5 78 3 41 2 0 7 0 136
2018 5 50 1 53 1 0 3 0 113
2019 4 37 1 59 0 0 1 0 102
2020 3 32 2 64 0 0 1 0 102
2021 4 28 1 64 0 0 2 0 99
2022 4 28 0 82 0 0 1 0 115
2023 6 25 0 85 0 0 3 0 119

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridgeton Public Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 95 9.0 10.5 n/a
2017 136 13.0 10.4 55.9
2018 113 14.0 8.0 83.2
2019 102 9.5 10.7 73.5
2020 102 13.0 7.8 96.1
2021 99 10.0 9.9 70.7
2022 115 11.0 10.4 37.4
2023 119 13.0 9.1 21.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bridgeton Public Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 95 9.0 10.5 n/a
2017 136 13.0 10.4 55.9
2018 113 14.0 8.0 83.2
2019 102 9.5 10.7 73.5
2020 102 13.0 7.8 96.1
2021 99 10.0 9.9 70.7
2022 115 11.0 10.4 37.4
2023 119 13.0 9.1 21.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridgeton Public Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,874 (24.2%) $5,855 (75.8%) $7,729

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgeton Public Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1267th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1192nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)23.84.5
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)23.84.5
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)14.313.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)14.313.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)35.337
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)35.337
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)17.614.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)17.614.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students102119
 16.7%
African American3725
 32.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5985
 44.1%
Pacific Islander00
White46
 50%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%21.8%
 51.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Bridgeton Public Charter School.

Students at Bridgeton Public Charter School are 71% Hispanic, 21% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

Bridgeton Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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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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