Bret Harte Elementary School

Summary:

Bret Harte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving 355 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Cherry Hill School District and the state of New Jersey in standardized test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Bret Harte Elementary School's strong academic performance extends across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 288 out of 1,313 New Jersey elementary schools for male students and 198 out of 989 for special education students, both rated 4 stars. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.8% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Interestingly, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,655, lower than the nearby schools in the Cherry Hill School District.

While Bret Harte Elementary School's overall performance is impressive, there are a few areas for potential improvement. The school's performance for Asian and White students is relatively lower, ranking 247 and 342 out of their respective subgroups in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, though lower than the state average, is still relatively high compared to the nearby schools in the Cherry Hill School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1909 Queen Anne Dr.
       Cherry Hill, NJ  08003-2843


(856) 795-0515

District: Cherry Hill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,655 Help


Students who attend Bret Harte Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Henry C. Beck Middle School
    Rosa International Middle School
High:    Cherry Hill High School East

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
Asian:
19.8%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.7% Help


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Compare Details Bret Harte Elementary School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.22. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54%), Asian (19.8%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bret Harte Elementary School is 14.9. 9 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bret Harte Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bret Harte Elementary School is $7,655. 11 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bret Harte Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bret Harte Elementary School 318th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Bret Harte Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherry Hill School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Hill School District 203rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bret Harte Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bret Harte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.17 40th 1204 96.7%
2004 86.94 30th 1298 97.7%
2005 77.15 251st 1303 80.7%
2006 80.59 145th 1314 89.0%
2007 76.19 253rd 1329 81.0%
2008 75.84 310th 1338 76.8%
2009 80.90 180th 1346 86.6%
2010 77.01 288th 1354 78.7%
2011 84.38 91st 1360 93.3%
2012 79.73 226th 1363 83.4%
2013 82.49 163rd 1367 88.1%
2014 81.36 208th 1363 84.7%
2015 83.30 222nd 1357 83.6%
2016 70.72 426th 1346 68.4%
2017 76.16 351st 1352 74.0%
2018 74.31 381st 1353 71.8%
2019 76.11 345th 1360 74.6%
2021 84.86 173rd 1317 86.9%
2022 76.90 335th 1345 75.1%
2023 74.54 365th 1342 72.8%
2024 77.22 318th 1338 76.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bret Harte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.35 175th 1001 82.5%
2019 74.20 201st 1007 80.0%
2021 82.17 90th 868 89.6%
2022 69.22 222nd 949 76.6%
2023 60.34 298th 958 68.9%
2024 71.19 198th 989 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bret Harte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 442nd 1333 66.8%
2019 73.77 352nd 1331 73.6%
2021 82.05 181st 1290 86.0%
2022 73.71 357th 1326 73.1%
2023 72.54 374th 1318 71.6%
2024 74.13 344th 1317 73.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bret Harte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.77 288th 1334 78.4%
2019 76.05 313th 1335 76.6%
2021 79.63 223rd 1297 82.8%
2022 77.86 291st 1324 78.0%
2023 74.48 330th 1315 74.9%
2024 78.93 288th 1313 78.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bret Harte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.06 195th 370 47.3%
2019 63.35 132nd 370 64.3%
2021 62.05 137th 339 59.6%
2022 37.71 238th 348 31.6%
2023 43.14 213th 346 38.4%
2024 32.49 247th 340 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bret Harte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.21 422nd 1022 58.7%
2019 57.38 436th 1023 57.4%
2021 76.69 163rd 964 83.1%
2022 64.35 334th 976 65.8%
2023 58.67 397th 975 59.3%
2024 62.90 342nd 963 64.5%
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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 Bret Harte Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 0 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 325 4 35 4 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1990 399 5 43 4 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 411 7 45 8 2 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 428 4 46 4 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 431 7 48 2 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 428 6 42 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 391 4 46 2 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 391 4 46 2 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 388 5 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 380 8 41 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 321 12 35 2 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 291 10 40 4 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 284 9 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 284 9 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 289 10 62 5 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 287 10 61 7 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 288 13 53 4 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 276 15 59 5 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 279 17 64 9 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 294 15 60 11 0 0 7 0 387
2010 285 18 66 15 0 0 12 0 396
2011 287 23 59 17 0 0 13 0 399
2012 300 22 59 16 0 0 14 0 411
2013 308 33 58 20 0 1 13 0 433
2014 301 30 54 20 0 0 14 0 419
2015 306 29 51 18 0 0 16 0 420
2016 308 26 58 23 0 0 12 0 427
2017 305 28 56 20 0 0 16 0 425
2018 285 32 55 22 0 0 15 0 409
2019 264 22 58 28 1 1 16 0 390
2020 254 26 52 31 1 0 11 0 375
2021 231 28 51 31 2 0 15 0 358
2022 213 35 65 25 3 2 15 0 358
2023 199 29 69 30 2 1 25 0 355
2024 194 32 71 33 2 1 26 0 359

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 Bret Harte Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 21.0 17.7 n/a
1989 370 20.0 18.5 n/a
1990 452 22.0 20.5 1.3
1991 473 23.0 20.5 1.5
1992 483 23.0 21.0 1.4
1993 488 21.5 22.7 1.6
1994 477 21.5 22.2 1.7
1995 443 21.0 21.1 2.3
1996 443 21.0 21.1 2.3
1998 433 19.0 22.8 2.5
1999 431 20.0 21.6 2.3
2000 370 18.0 20.6 1.9
2001 345 18.3 18.9 2
2002 353 21.2 16.7 1.4
2003 353 21.2 16.7 1.4
2004 366 22.3 16.4 1.1
2005 365 26.6 13.7 n/a
2006 358 24.2 14.8 3.9
2007 356 26.0 13.7 4.2
2008 369 18.0 20.5 5.7
2009 387 36.5 8.8 5.7
2010 396 23.0 17.2 9.1
2011 399 24.7 16.1 6.8
2012 411 27.1 15.1 7.8
2013 433 25.0 17.3 6.2
2014 419 23.0 18.2 8.4
2015 420 23.0 18.2 7.1
2016 427 24.0 17.7 7.7
2017 425 23.0 18.4 9.2
2018 409 22.5 18.1 8.3
2019 390 24.0 16.2 6.7
2020 375 26.0 14.4 7.2
2021 358 24.0 14.9 7
2022 358 26.0 13.7 6.4
2023 355 23.0 15.4 7.9
2024 359 24.0 14.9 9.7

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 Bret Harte Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 21.0 17.7 n/a
1989 370 20.0 18.5 n/a
1990 452 22.0 20.5 1.3
1991 473 23.0 20.5 1.5
1992 483 23.0 21.0 1.4
1993 488 21.5 22.7 1.6
1994 477 21.5 22.2 1.7
1995 443 21.0 21.1 2.3
1996 443 21.0 21.1 2.3
1998 433 19.0 22.8 2.5
1999 431 20.0 21.6 2.3
2000 370 18.0 20.6 1.9
2001 345 18.3 18.9 2
2002 353 21.2 16.7 1.4
2003 353 21.2 16.7 1.4
2004 366 22.3 16.4 1.1
2005 365 26.6 13.7 n/a
2006 358 24.2 14.8 3.9
2007 356 26.0 13.7 4.2
2008 369 18.0 20.5 5.7
2009 387 36.5 8.8 5.7
2010 396 23.0 17.2 9.1
2011 399 24.7 16.1 6.8
2012 411 27.1 15.1 7.8
2013 433 25.0 17.3 6.2
2014 419 23.0 18.2 8.4
2015 420 23.0 18.2 7.1
2016 427 24.0 17.7 7.7
2017 425 23.0 18.4 9.2
2018 409 22.5 18.1 8.3
2019 390 24.0 16.2 6.7
2020 375 26.0 14.4 7.2
2021 358 24.0 14.9 7
2022 358 26.0 13.7 6.4
2023 355 23.0 15.4 7.9
2024 359 24.0 14.9 9.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bret Harte Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bret Harte Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 365th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bret Harte Elementary School)71.757.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Hill School District)65.859.2
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Elementary School)67.663.5
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherry Hill School District)6862.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bret Harte Elementary School)77.659.3
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Hill School District)71.963.9
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Elementary School)56.650.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Hill School District)57.255
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bret Harte Elementary School)8087.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Hill School District)70.971.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Elementary School)6064.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Hill School District)55.656
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390355
 9%
African American2229
 31.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian5869
 19%
Hispanic2830
 7.1%
Pacific Islander11
White264199
 24.6%
Two or More Races1625
 56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.7%7.9%
 1.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Bret Harte Elementary School.

Students at Bret Harte Elementary School are 54% White, 20% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Bret Harte Elementary School ranks 318th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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