Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Summary:

Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Milford, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the New Milford Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, with a diverse student population and a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families.

Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages across all grade levels. The school also has a more balanced racial makeup, with 43.18% White, 31.57% Hispanic, 14.26% Asian, and 4.68% African American students, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Additionally, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School has a lower percentage of students from low-income families, with only 12.02% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to higher rates at nearby schools in the Bergenfield Borough School District and Dumont Public School District.

The school's exceptional performance with specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic, Asian, and low socioeconomic status students, is particularly noteworthy. This indicates that Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School has effective strategies and practices in place to support the academic success of these populations, which is a model for other schools to emulate. The school's continuous improvement, moving from a 2-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year, further demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality and equitable educational experience for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 195 Sutton Place
       New Milford, NJ  07646


(201) 261-0939

District: New Milford Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,803 Help


Students who attend Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    David E. Owens Middle School
High:    New Milford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.2%
Hispanic:
31.6%
Asian:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Compare Details Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.8. (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 Student population at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.2%), Hispanic (31.6%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is $9,803.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School 176th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Milford Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Milford Public School District 142nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.42 641st 1298 50.6%
2005 66.22 551st 1303 57.7%
2006 61.16 685th 1314 47.9%
2007 64.70 608th 1329 54.3%
2008 64.72 582nd 1338 56.5%
2009 51.29 793rd 1346 41.1%
2010 59.03 675th 1354 50.1%
2011 65.90 579th 1360 57.4%
2012 64.99 594th 1363 56.4%
2013 63.25 625th 1367 54.3%
2014 56.47 720th 1363 47.2%
2015 59.87 565th 1357 58.4%
2016 70.08 442nd 1346 67.2%
2017 66.63 509th 1352 62.4%
2018 68.65 467th 1353 65.5%
2019 72.88 406th 1360 70.1%
2021 55.65 519th 1317 60.6%
2022 76.48 342nd 1345 74.6%
2023 86.80 176th 1342 86.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.56 653rd 1001 34.8%
2019 60.65 335th 1007 66.7%
2021 39.42 480th 868 44.7%
2022 72.60 193rd 949 79.7%
2023 64.58 257th 958 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.02 33rd 942 96.5%
2019 92.78 32nd 948 96.6%
2022 70.76 174th 863 79.8%
2023 94.43 28th 910 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.93 476th 1333 64.3%
2019 72.37 378th 1331 71.6%
2021 72.13 292nd 1290 77.4%
2022 78.12 299th 1326 77.5%
2023 86.82 149th 1318 88.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.42 440th 1334 67.0%
2019 71.65 396th 1335 70.3%
2021 41.63 676th 1297 47.9%
2022 73.68 342nd 1324 74.2%
2023 85.02 185th 1315 85.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 188th 370 49.2%
2019 61.58 139th 370 62.4%
2021 44.25 208th 339 38.6%
2022 69.53 98th 348 71.8%
2023 60.17 146th 346 57.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 158th 870 81.8%
2019 75.68 163rd 899 81.9%
2021 62.39 236th 896 73.7%
2022 80.87 133rd 953 86.0%
2023 94.62 43rd 982 95.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 493rd 1022 51.8%
2019 58.08 426th 1023 58.4%
2021 38.86 599th 964 37.9%
2022 72.10 252nd 976 74.2%
2023 76.68 183rd 975 81.2%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 197 2 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1989 178 3 20 3 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1990 182 1 31 9 2 n/a n/a 0 225
1991 196 2 28 9 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 203 2 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 236 2 34 11 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 231 2 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 241 3 33 10 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1996 241 3 33 10 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1998 255 7 49 26 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 254 2 49 27 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 243 7 51 35 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 257 5 44 32 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 238 4 58 23 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 238 4 58 23 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 366 4 79 49 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 352 3 84 59 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 353 2 101 56 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 360 6 104 62 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 347 2 96 70 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 343 5 96 67 0 0 0 0 511
2010 337 3 64 69 0 38 0 0 511
2011 346 11 64 70 0 32 0 0 523
2012 328 9 74 67 0 25 0 0 503
2013 297 10 72 63 0 26 0 0 468
2014 269 14 68 63 0 27 0 0 441
2015 260 20 70 68 0 32 0 0 450
2016 253 28 64 71 0 33 0 0 449
2017 249 31 58 87 0 33 3 0 461
2018 246 23 63 99 0 31 5 0 467
2019 250 22 68 114 0 22 8 0 484
2020 239 25 68 116 0 18 12 0 478
2021 232 26 59 121 0 10 16 0 464
2022 222 27 68 138 0 3 21 0 479
2023 212 23 70 155 0 2 29 0 491

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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 10.0 22.2 n/a
1989 205 9.0 22.7 n/a
1990 225 9.0 25.0 n/a
1991 235 9.0 26.1 1.3
1992 235 11.0 21.3 1.3
1993 283 11.5 24.6 3.2
1994 275 14.8 18.6 3.3
1995 287 15.0 19.1 4.5
1996 287 15.0 19.1 4.5
1998 337 18.0 18.7 5
1999 332 18.0 18.4 2.4
2000 336 19.0 17.7 6
2001 338 19.3 17.5 5.9
2002 323 19.0 17.0 5
2003 323 19.0 17.0 5
2004 498 26.5 18.8 8.2
2005 498 27.5 18.1 n/a
2006 512 29.0 17.7 6.4
2007 532 29.0 18.3 8.6
2008 515 24.0 21.5 6
2009 511 30.8 15.5 8.6
2010 511 27.0 18.9 9.2
2011 523 26.0 20.1 7.6
2012 503 31.0 16.1 12.3
2013 468 32.8 14.2 13.9
2014 441 29.5 14.9 11.8
2015 450 34.0 13.2 13.8
2016 449 31.0 14.4 15.1
2017 461 31.0 14.8 16.1
2018 467 34.0 13.7 15.6
2019 484 33.0 14.6 16.5
2020 478 34.0 14.0 13.8
2021 464 36.0 12.8 8
2022 479 36.5 13.1 11.3
2023 491 39.0 12.5 12

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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 10.0 22.2 n/a
1989 205 9.0 22.7 n/a
1990 225 9.0 25.0 n/a
1991 235 9.0 26.1 1.3
1992 235 11.0 21.3 1.3
1993 283 11.5 24.6 3.2
1994 275 14.8 18.6 3.3
1995 287 15.0 19.1 4.5
1996 287 15.0 19.1 4.5
1998 337 18.0 18.7 5
1999 332 18.0 18.4 2.4
2000 336 19.0 17.7 6
2001 338 19.3 17.5 5.9
2002 323 19.0 17.0 5
2003 323 19.0 17.0 5
2004 498 26.5 18.8 8.2
2005 498 27.5 18.1 n/a
2006 512 29.0 17.7 6.4
2007 532 29.0 18.3 8.6
2008 515 24.0 21.5 6
2009 511 30.8 15.5 8.6
2010 511 27.0 18.9 9.2
2011 523 26.0 20.1 7.6
2012 503 31.0 16.1 12.3
2013 468 32.8 14.2 13.9
2014 441 29.5 14.9 11.8
2015 450 34.0 13.2 13.8
2016 449 31.0 14.4 15.1
2017 461 31.0 14.8 16.1
2018 467 34.0 13.7 15.6
2019 484 33.0 14.6 16.5
2020 478 34.0 14.0 13.8
2021 464 36.0 12.8 8
2022 479 36.5 13.1 11.3
2023 491 39.0 12.5 12

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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (3.0%) $9,505 (97.0%) $9,803

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bertrand F. Gibbs 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 406th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th of 1342 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School)68.375.3
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Milford Public School District)6673
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School)73.271.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Milford Public School District)69.662.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School)78.882.1
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Milford Public School District)83.380.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School)68.270
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Milford Public School District)69.669.2
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School)74.479.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Milford Public School District)8071.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School)37.267.7
 30.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Milford Public School District)50.754.9
 4.2%
   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 Students484491
 1.4%
African American2223
 4.5%
American Indian00
Asian6870
 2.9%
Hispanic114155
 36%
Pacific Islander222
 90.9%
White250212
 15.2%
Two or More Races829
 262.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%12%
 4.5%


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Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks 176th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School are 43% White, 32% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : David E. Owens Middle School
High : New Milford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School.


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