High Bridge Elementary School

Summary:

High Bridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 209 students in grades PK-4 in High Bridge, New Jersey, which is part of the High Bridge Borough School District. The school has consistently performed above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for grades 3 and 4, with a high ranking of 302 out of 1,353 New Jersey elementary schools in 2017-2018. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a low ranking of 726 out of 1,317 schools in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, Mansfield Township Elementary and Califon Public School, High Bridge Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Union Township Elementary School. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has declined from 24.2% in 2021-2022 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, which is still above the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6 to 6.6 students per teacher, which is lower than many of the nearby schools.

While High Bridge Elementary School has shown strengths in academic proficiency, particularly for male students, its more variable performance for white students and special education students suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups to ensure more consistent and equitable outcomes. The school's fluctuating performance and higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates also indicate areas for improvement, which the school can potentially learn from the successes of higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 40 Fairview Avenue
       High Bridge, NJ  08829-1503


(908) 638-4105

District: High Bridge Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,715 Help


Students who attend High Bridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    High Bridge Middle School
High:    Voorhees High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Hispanic:
21.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details High Bridge Elementary School ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.4. (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 (70%), Hispanic (21.4%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Bridge Elementary School is 6.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Bridge Elementary School is $17,715.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Bridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks High Bridge Elementary School 372nd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See High Bridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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High Bridge Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks High Bridge Borough School District 189th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for High Bridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at High Bridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.10 324th 1204 73.1%
2004 55.40 734th 1298 43.5%
2005 69.20 490th 1303 62.4%
2006 63.99 614th 1314 53.3%
2007 70.91 436th 1329 67.2%
2008 70.45 449th 1338 66.4%
2009 71.29 438th 1346 67.5%
2010 65.28 569th 1354 58.0%
2011 55.50 761st 1360 44.0%
2012 61.15 655th 1363 51.9%
2013 55.25 740th 1367 45.9%
2014 65.25 570th 1363 58.2%
2015 71.55 407th 1357 70.0%
2016 67.10 480th 1346 64.3%
2017 61.60 572nd 1352 57.7%
2018 77.87 302nd 1353 77.7%
2019 69.77 455th 1360 66.5%
2021 40.07 726th 1317 44.9%
2022 51.36 656th 1345 51.2%
2023 43.21 762nd 1342 43.2%
2024 73.40 372nd 1338 72.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at High Bridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.06 131st 1001 86.9%
2019 93.23 46th 1007 95.4%
2021 16.04 775th 868 10.7%
2022 50.00 392nd 949 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at High Bridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.07 222nd 1333 83.3%
2019 63.03 528th 1331 60.3%
2021 67.63 364th 1290 71.8%
2022 63.55 490th 1326 63.0%
2023 49.40 645th 1318 51.1%
2024 67.66 428th 1317 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at High Bridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 371st 1334 72.2%
2019 69.68 425th 1335 68.2%
2021 22.82 942nd 1297 27.4%
2022 33.87 860th 1324 35.0%
2023 37.62 805th 1315 38.8%
2024 74.71 333rd 1313 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at High Bridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.47 319th 1022 68.8%
2019 51.78 507th 1023 50.4%
2021 22.04 823rd 964 14.6%
2022 28.28 745th 976 23.7%
2023 28.18 733rd 975 24.8%
2024 52.44 466th 963 51.6%
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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 High Bridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 3 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 259 1 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 270 3 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 287 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 290 6 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 311 6 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 322 7 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 304 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 304 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 320 8 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 329 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 302 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 292 3 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 265 5 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 265 5 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 263 3 20 16 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 262 5 16 20 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 261 10 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 250 9 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 234 4 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 216 5 16 23 0 0 2 0 262
2010 219 4 11 20 0 0 2 0 256
2011 197 6 10 22 0 0 2 0 237
2012 219 7 8 22 0 0 2 0 258
2013 200 9 8 17 0 1 3 0 238
2014 215 10 10 19 0 1 2 0 257
2015 192 10 6 20 0 0 0 0 228
2016 184 9 6 26 0 1 3 0 229
2017 182 9 4 21 0 1 2 0 219
2018 176 6 4 18 0 1 1 0 206
2019 160 7 4 20 1 1 1 0 194
2020 150 8 4 27 1 0 4 0 194
2021 150 9 5 37 1 0 5 0 207
2022 150 7 5 37 1 0 7 0 207
2023 150 7 4 41 1 0 6 0 209
2024 147 6 5 45 0 0 7 0 210

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 High Bridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 16.0 17.4 n/a
1989 275 15.0 18.3 n/a
1990 289 17.0 17.0 2.8
1991 297 17.0 17.4 2.7
1992 304 20.0 15.2 2.3
1993 326 21.0 15.5 6.7
1994 337 22.0 15.3 7.4
1995 319 23.2 13.8 3.8
1996 319 23.2 13.8 3.8
1998 338 28.5 11.9 4.7
1999 345 30.9 11.2 8.1
2000 313 30.2 10.4 9.6
2001 312 31.1 10.0 9.3
2002 296 26.1 11.3 8.8
2003 296 26.1 11.3 8.8
2004 303 24.1 12.6 6.3
2005 303 24.1 12.6 n/a
2006 300 24.6 12.2 8
2007 286 23.4 12.2 8
2008 271 18.0 15.1 7.7
2009 262 27.8 7.5 8.8
2010 256 21.0 12.1 9
2011 237 19.1 12.4 12.7
2012 258 27.9 9.2 10.5
2013 238 25.2 9.4 12.2
2014 257 25.3 10.1 14
2015 228 23.0 9.9 14.9
2016 229 22.0 10.4 14
2017 219 23.1 9.4 11.4
2018 206 21.4 9.5 10.2
2019 194 37.1 5.2 11.3
2020 194 33.7 5.7 13.9
2021 207 32.3 6.3 15.5
2022 207 34.3 6.0 13
2023 209 31.2 6.6 15.8
2024 210 31.4 6.6 16.7

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 High Bridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 16.0 17.4 n/a
1989 275 15.0 18.3 n/a
1990 289 17.0 17.0 2.8
1991 297 17.0 17.4 2.7
1992 304 20.0 15.2 2.3
1993 326 21.0 15.5 6.7
1994 337 22.0 15.3 7.4
1995 319 23.2 13.8 3.8
1996 319 23.2 13.8 3.8
1998 338 28.5 11.9 4.7
1999 345 30.9 11.2 8.1
2000 313 30.2 10.4 9.6
2001 312 31.1 10.0 9.3
2002 296 26.1 11.3 8.8
2003 296 26.1 11.3 8.8
2004 303 24.1 12.6 6.3
2005 303 24.1 12.6 n/a
2006 300 24.6 12.2 8
2007 286 23.4 12.2 8
2008 271 18.0 15.1 7.7
2009 262 27.8 7.5 8.8
2010 256 21.0 12.1 9
2011 237 19.1 12.4 12.7
2012 258 27.9 9.2 10.5
2013 238 25.2 9.4 12.2
2014 257 25.3 10.1 14
2015 228 23.0 9.9 14.9
2016 229 22.0 10.4 14
2017 219 23.1 9.4 11.4
2018 206 21.4 9.5 10.2
2019 194 37.1 5.2 11.3
2020 194 33.7 5.7 13.9
2021 207 32.3 6.3 15.5
2022 207 34.3 6.0 13
2023 209 31.2 6.6 15.8
2024 210 31.4 6.6 16.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for High Bridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $471 (2.7%) $17,244 (97.3%) $17,715

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

Impact of COVID-19 on High Bridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 455th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 762nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Bridge Elementary School)59.440.7
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Bridge Borough School District)59.440.7
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (High Bridge Elementary School)7555.5
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (High Bridge Borough School District)7555.5
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (High Bridge Elementary School)70.737.9
 32.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (High Bridge Borough School District)70.737.9
 32.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (High Bridge Elementary School)56.134.5
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (High Bridge Borough School District)56.134.5
 21.6%
   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 Students194209
 7.7%
African American77
American Indian11
Asian44
Hispanic2041
 105%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White160150
 6.3%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.3%15.8%
 4.4%


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Students who attend High Bridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : High Bridge Middle School
High : Voorhees High School

High Bridge Elementary School ranks 372nd of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at High Bridge Elementary School are 70% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 210 students attended High Bridge Elementary School.


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