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:
1192^nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,729

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.4%

African American:

21.0%

White:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridgeton Public Charter School ranks worse than 88.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.4%), African American (21%), White (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgeton Public Charter School is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Bridgeton Public Charter School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Bridgeton Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeton Public Charter School 587^th 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
2018	8.19	1256^th	1353	7.2%
2019	8.03	1267^th	1360	6.8%
2021	7.33	1267^th	1317	3.8%
2022	34.07	878^th	1345	34.7%
2023	12.85	1192^nd	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	132^nd	489	73.0%
2023	44.51	225^th	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
2018	13.50	887^th	942	5.8%
2022	65.93	219^th	863	74.6%
2023	38.71	538^th	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
2021	11.36	1184^th	1290	8.2%
2022	46.74	692^nd	1326	47.8%
2023	38.76	785^th	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
2021	6.32	1253^rd	1297	3.4%
2022	38.60	789^th	1324	40.4%
2023	10.72	1187^th	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	379^th	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
2019	17.63	743^rd	899	17.4%
2021	24.12	758^th	896	15.4%
2022	48.11	429^th	953	55.0%
2023	23.25	772^nd	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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridgeton Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	3	59	3	22	2	6	95
2017	5	78	3	41	2	7	136
2018	5	50	1	53	1	3	113
2019	4	37	1	59	0	1	102
2020	3	32	2	64	0	1	102
2021	4	28	1	64	0	2	99
2022	4	28	0	82	0	1	115
2023	6	25	0	85	0	3	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1267^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 1192^nd 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)	23.8	4.5	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	23.8	4.5	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	14.3	13.6	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	14.3	13.6	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	35.3	37	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	35.3	37	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	17.6	14.8	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeton Public Charter School)	17.6	14.8	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	102	119	16.7%
African American	37	25	32.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	59	85	44.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	6	50%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.5%	21.8%	51.7%

Schools Near Bridgeton Public Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)						NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridgeton Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	790 East Commerce Ave	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton Public Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 497-8202	119	13	9.1	21.8%	6 (5.0%)	25 (21.0%)	85 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	12.9	1192^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	11.2%		34.1	878^th of 1345 public elementary schools	34.7%	314			4.5	37.0					13.6	14.8							$7,729	$1,874	$5,855
Buckshutem Road School	Public	K-8	550 Buckshutem Road	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 455-8030	624	43	14.5		17 (2.7%)	111 (17.8%)	482 (77.2%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	4.5	1328^th of 1342 public elementary schools	1.0%		5.6	1326^th of 1345 public elementary schools	1.4%	2		1.5	0.0	14.3	2.6	6.9	14.8	11.6	3.6	10.3	2.2	1.7	3.3	1.5			$10,609	$765	$9,844
Cherry Street School	Public	K-8	11 Cherry Street	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 455-8030	532	43	12.5		1 (0.2%)	212 (39.8%)	300 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	4.7	1323^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	1.4%		6.2	1322^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	1.7%	1	1.8	0.0	8.2	8.9	5.3	7.8	11.6	9.1	9.8	4.4	1.8	0.0	4.3	0.0			$11,205	$889	$10,316
Fairfield Township School	Public	PK, KG-8	375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Fairfield Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 453-1882	505	32	15.7	14.7%	31 (6.1%)	233 (46.1%)	196 (38.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.7%)	6.1	1302^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	3.0%		8.2	1274^th of 1345 public elementary schools	5.3%	28	3.9	0.0	2.1	10.0	10.4	19.2	22.0	20.8	4.1	4.9	0.0	3.7	8.3	5.9			$13,433	$1,429	$12,004
Indian Ave School	Public	K-8	399 Indian Avenue	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 455-8030	604	48	12.7		12 (2.0%)	63 (10.4%)	525 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	10.8	1231^st of 1342 public elementary schools	8.3%		8.1	1278^th of 1345 public elementary schools	5.0%	47	2.5	0.0	11.6	18.4	36.3	8.1	16.7	23.0	27.8	9.2	5.0	4.1	5.6	7.1			$12,054	$1,060	$10,994
Broad Street School	Public	K-8	251 West Broad Street	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 455-8030	773	80	9.7		15 (1.9%)	62 (8.0%)	687 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	8.6	1268^th of 1342 public elementary schools	5.5%		8.2	1275^th of 1345 public elementary schools	5.2%	7	5.6	0.0	10.6	7.9	19.4	10.8	13.5	11.5	24.3	9.2	11.1	3.1	3.1	4.7			$13,961	$1,315	$12,646
West Avenue School	Public	K-8	51 North West Avenue	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 455-8030	642	58	11.1	1.9%	23 (3.6%)	159 (24.8%)	449 (69.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	8.6	1269^th of 1342 public elementary schools	5.4%		10.6	1231^st of 1345 public elementary schools	8.5%	38	0.0	4.9	7.9	19.7	4.9	15.9	10.1	11.9	12.7	16.7	6.6	12.7	5.9	1.5			$12,057	$733	$11,324
Quarter Mile Lane School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Quarter Mile Lane	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Bridgeton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 455-8030	699	57	12.3		21 (3.0%)	160 (22.9%)	496 (71.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	5.4	1315^th of 1342 public elementary schools	2.0%		5.6	1327^th of 1345 public elementary schools	1.3%	12	3.6	2.9	5.9	4.5	7.1	7.9	17.9	9.1	12.8	5.5	3.6	1.6	6.0	4.1			$10,618	$590	$10,028
Hopewell Crest	Public	PK, KG-8	122 Sewall Road	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Hopewell Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 451-9203	512	40	12.7	25.6%	312 (60.9%)	25 (4.9%)	138 (27.0%)	7 (1.4%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (3.9%)	21.1	1074^th of 1342 public elementary schools	20.0%		33.6	892^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	33.7%	182	12.8	8.5	15.8	22.0	17.0	40.0	62.7	45.8	12.3	16.0	25.5	34.5	44.1	16.3	81.3	81.3	$10,794	$535	$10,259
Deerfield Township Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	419 Morton Ave	Rosenhayn	08352	Cumberland County	Deerfield Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 451-6610	317	31	10.2	53.9%	133 (42.0%)	29 (9.1%)	132 (41.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	19.3	1100^th of 1342 public elementary schools	18.0%		14.9	1160^th of 1345 public elementary schools	13.8%	60	20.6	0.0	18.5	31.2	26.5	14.3	32.3	25.9	33.3	31.2	20.6	2.9	20.6	5.3			$13,921	$778	$13,143

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

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

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

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