Bloomsbury Borough School

Q: Is Bloomsbury Borough School a good school?

Bloomsbury Borough School ranks 521 st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bloomsbury Borough School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the town of Bloomsbury, New Jersey, which is part of the Alpha Borough School District. With just 96 students, the school stands out for its relatively high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and unique racial makeup compared to nearby schools.

Bloomsbury Borough School excels academically, with 60% of 4th graders and 50% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming the state averages. In mathematics, an impressive 66.6% of 6th graders were proficient or better, again exceeding the state average. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 0% in 2018-2019 to 13% in 2021-2022, an issue the school should address. Interestingly, Bloomsbury Borough School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (71.88%) compared to the more diverse student populations of surrounding schools like Phillipsburg Elementary School and Lopatcong Elementary School.

One of the school's standout features is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.2, much lower than the nearby schools. This suggests students at Bloomsbury Borough School may benefit from more individualized attention and resources. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.92%), lower than many surrounding schools in the Alpha Borough School District. Overall, Bloomsbury Borough School appears to be a high-performing, unique educational option within its local area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

20 Main Street
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804-9538

(908) 479-4414

District: Bloomsbury Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
521^st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,669

Student/teacher ratio: 6.2

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

African American:

12.5%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bloomsbury Borough School ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Bloomsbury Borough School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.37. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), African American (12.5%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bloomsbury Borough School is 6.2. (See more...)

Compare Bloomsbury Borough School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bloomsbury Borough School is $16,669.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bloomsbury Borough School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bloomsbury Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomsbury Borough School District 265^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bloomsbury Borough School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bloomsbury Borough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	84.37	127^th	1204	89.5%
2004	57.58	695^th	1298	46.5%
2005	33.09	1006^th	1303	22.8%
2006	63.25	626^th	1314	52.4%
2007	52.73	832^nd	1329	37.4%
2008	81.56	120^th	1338	91.0%
2009	88.39	31^st	1346	97.7%
2010	77.90	267^th	1354	80.3%
2011	60.66	672^nd	1360	50.6%
2012	53.56	774^th	1363	43.2%
2013	52.82	772^nd	1367	43.5%
2014	59.24	669^th	1363	50.9%
2015	65.24	496^th	1357	63.4%
2016	48.25	744^th	1346	44.7%
2017	69.31	468^th	1352	65.4%
2018	38.92	890^th	1353	34.2%
2019	37.78	898^th	1360	34.0%
2021	53.08	557^th	1317	57.7%
2022	54.49	612^th	1345	54.5%
2023	61.86	521^st	1342	61.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bloomsbury Borough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.09	850^th	1022	16.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bloomsbury Borough School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	37.11	421^st	574	26.7%
2005	74.65	185^th	599	69.1%
2006	70.03	242^nd	615	60.7%
2007	57.68	356^th	631	43.6%
2008	62.03	311^th	640	51.4%
2009	67.10	276^th	664	58.4%
2010	68.57	258^th	677	61.9%
2011	84.71	64^th	684	90.6%
2012	79.41	141^st	677	79.2%
2013	60.51	330^th	704	53.1%
2014	74.21	203^rd	717	71.7%
2017	71.37	197^th	712	72.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bloomsbury Borough School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	109	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	110
1989	106	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	107
1990	126	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	128
1991	116	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	120
1992	109	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	115
1993	109	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	112
1994	105	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	109
1995	97	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	100
1996	97	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	100
1998	104	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
1999	101	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
2000	105	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
2001	125	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	130
2002	138	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2003	138	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2004	137	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2005	148	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	154
2006	148	4	2	11	n/a	n/a	165
2007	138	1	3	12	n/a	n/a	154
2008	131	1	3	11	n/a	n/a	146
2009	129	2	1	8	0	0	140
2010	125	1	0	7	0	0	133
2011	121	7	0	9	0	0	137
2012	133	9	0	10	0	0	152
2013	123	10	1	7	0	0	141
2014	118	9	0	7	0	0	134
2015	113	9	0	1	0	0	123
2016	110	9	0	1	0	0	120
2017	97	9	0	2	0	0	108
2018	67	12	5	2	0	1	87
2019	74	11	6	3	0	1	95
2020	63	14	7	4	0	3	91
2021	64	14	7	2	0	2	89
2022	72	14	4	6	0	7	103
2023	69	12	0	11	0	4	96

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bloomsbury Borough School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	110	8.0	13.7	n/a
1989	107	9.0	11.8	n/a
1990	128	9.0	14.2	7
1991	120	9.0	13.3	8.3
1992	115	9.0	12.7	9.6
1993	112	11.3	9.9	7.1
1994	109	11.2	9.7	6.4
1995	100	10.7	9.3	10
1996	100	10.7	9.3	10
1998	104	10.4	10.0	n/a
1999	103	10.6	9.7	3.9
2000	107	12.6	8.5	3.7
2001	130	13.2	9.8	8.5
2002	139	15.0	9.3	8.6
2003	139	15.0	9.3	8.6
2004	138	13.8	10.0	7.2
2005	154	13.8	11.2	n/a
2006	165	15.8	10.4	7.9
2007	154	17.0	9.1	13
2008	146	11.0	13.3	12.3
2009	140	15.3	7.8	10
2010	133	13.0	10.2	15
2011	137	11.7	11.7	15.3
2012	152	13.3	11.4	15.8
2013	141	n/a	n/a	16.3
2014	134	3.4	39.4	17.2
2015	123	3.0	41.0	15.4
2016	120	16.0	7.5	15.8
2017	108	14.2	7.6	19.4
2018	87	11.2	7.7	27.6
2019	95	11.2	8.4	28.4
2020	91	13.8	6.5	24.2
2021	89	14.7	6.0	29.2
2022	103	16.4	6.2	10.7
2023	96	15.4	6.2	22.9

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 Bloomsbury Borough School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	110	8.0	13.7	n/a
1989	107	9.0	11.8	n/a
1990	128	9.0	14.2	7
1991	120	9.0	13.3	8.3
1992	115	9.0	12.7	9.6
1993	112	11.3	9.9	7.1
1994	109	11.2	9.7	6.4
1995	100	10.7	9.3	10
1996	100	10.7	9.3	10
1998	104	10.4	10.0	n/a
1999	103	10.6	9.7	3.9
2000	107	12.6	8.5	3.7
2001	130	13.2	9.8	8.5
2002	139	15.0	9.3	8.6
2003	139	15.0	9.3	8.6
2004	138	13.8	10.0	7.2
2005	154	13.8	11.2	n/a
2006	165	15.8	10.4	7.9
2007	154	17.0	9.1	13
2008	146	11.0	13.3	12.3
2009	140	15.3	7.8	10
2010	133	13.0	10.2	15
2011	137	11.7	11.7	15.3
2012	152	13.3	11.4	15.8
2013	141	n/a	n/a	16.3
2014	134	3.4	39.4	17.2
2015	123	3.0	41.0	15.4
2016	120	16.0	7.5	15.8
2017	108	14.2	7.6	19.4
2018	87	11.2	7.7	27.6
2019	95	11.2	8.4	28.4
2020	91	13.8	6.5	24.2
2021	89	14.7	6.0	29.2
2022	103	16.4	6.2	10.7
2023	96	15.4	6.2	22.9

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 Bloomsbury Borough School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$199 (1.2%)	$16,470 (98.8%)	$16,669

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bloomsbury Borough School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 898^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 521^st of 1342 Elementary schools	27.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bloomsbury Borough School)	33.3	25	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bloomsbury Borough School District)	33.3	25	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42.4	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bloomsbury Borough School)	58.3	50	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bloomsbury Borough School District)	58.3	50	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.4	9.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	95	96	1.1%
African American	11	12	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	74	69	6.8%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.4%	22.9%	5.5%

Schools Near Bloomsbury Borough 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
Bloomsbury Borough School	Public	PK, KG-8	20 Main Street	Bloomsbury	08804	Hunterdon County	Bloomsbury Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 479-4414	96	15	6.2	22.9%	69 (71.9%)	12 (12.5%)	11 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	61.9	521^st of 1342 public elementary schools	61.2%		54.5	612^th of 1345 public elementary schools	54.5%	91				60.0		50.0				30.0		66.6					$16,669	$199	$16,470
Greenwich School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Wyndham Farm Boulevard	Stewartsville	08886	Warren County	Greenwich Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 859-2022	431	35	12.3	8.8%	280 (65.0%)	35 (8.1%)	69 (16.0%)	28 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	57.7	579^th of 1342 public elementary schools	56.9%		49.3	675^th of 1345 public elementary schools	49.8%	96	39.3		44.3	53.0	60.8				47.1	42.6	50.0						$6,883	$83	$6,800
Pohatcong Township School	Public	PK, KG-8	240 Rte 519	Phillipsburg	08865	Warren County	Pohatcong Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 859-8155	307	31	9.8	23.1%	230 (74.9%)	19 (6.2%)	50 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	39.6	809^th of 1342 public elementary schools	39.7%		37.3	834^th of 1345 public elementary schools	38.0%	25	15.6	14.7	19.4	56.7	42.4	42.4	71.0	82.3	41.6	60.0	18.7	33.3	38.7	9.5			$14,021	$344	$13,677
Holland Township Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	710 Milford Warren Glen Road	Milford	08848	Hunterdon County	Holland Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 995-2401	507	60	8.5	5.5%	469 (92.5%)	8 (1.6%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	45.5	731^st of 1342 public elementary schools	45.5%		46.2	716^th of 1345 public elementary schools	46.8%	15	23.5	30.8	41.8	55.3	25.5	59.6	66.0	68.7	41.9	38.7	19.6	43.1	45.2	29.4	88.3	88.3	$16,743	$424	$16,319
Alpha Borough School	Public	PK, KG-8	817 North Boulevard	Alpha	08865	Warren County	Alpha Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 454-5000	169	24	6.9	24.9%	111 (65.7%)	16 (9.5%)	31 (18.3%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	37.7	834^th of 1342 public elementary schools	37.9%		39.6	803^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	40.3%	31	21.0	17.9	20.0	60.0	47.4	32.2	55.6	60.7	33.3	55.0	36.8	16.2	44.5	18.5			$12,813	$264	$12,549
Philipsburg Primary School	Public	K-2	1000 Green Street	Phillipsburg	08865	Warren County	Phillipsburg School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 454-3400	397	40	9.9	72.8%	171 (43.1%)	94 (23.7%)	83 (20.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.1%)								(n/a)																	$17,583	$767	$16,816
Lopatcong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	263 Route 57	Phillipsburg	08865	Warren County	Lopatcong Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 859-0800	375	29	12.7	13.3%	191 (50.9%)	70 (18.7%)	72 (19.2%)	30 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	43.4	759^th of 1342 public elementary schools	43.4%		48.6	685^th of 1345 public elementary schools	49.1%	74			32.9	50.7					42.8	42.8							$6,672		$6,672
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	459 Center Street	Phillipsburg	08865	Warren County	Phillipsburg School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 454-3010	446	43	10.4	65.0%	175 (39.2%)	86 (19.3%)	135 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (11.0%)								(n/a)																	$18,378	$433	$17,945
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Iron Bridge Rd	Asbury	08802	Hunterdon County	Bethlehem Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 537-4044	225	19	11.8	2.7%	184 (81.8%)	5 (2.2%)	23 (10.2%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	50.8	657^th of 1342 public elementary schools	51.0%		58.9	566^th of 1345 public elementary schools	57.9%	91	27.9		58.8	46.4	46.5				79.4	32.1	25.6						$19,833	$219	$19,614
Franklin Township School	Public	PK, KG-6	52 Asbury Broadway Road	Washington	07882	Warren County	Franklin Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 689-2958	199	25	7.9	18.1%	146 (73.4%)	6 (3.0%)	35 (17.6%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	57	585^th of 1342 public elementary schools	56.4%		55.4	602^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	55.2%	17	50.1		25.0	40.0	68.8	59.4			37.5	55.0	68.8	34.4					$17,688	$611	$17,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloomsbury Borough School

What is the racial makeup of Bloomsbury Borough School?

Students at Bloomsbury Borough School are 72% White, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bloomsbury Borough School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Bloomsbury Borough School.

Is Bloomsbury Borough School a good school?

Bloomsbury Borough School ranks 521^st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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