Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bayberry School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayberry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bayberry School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayberry School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayberry School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayberry School's ranking?
Bayberry School is ranked #472 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bayberry School often compared to?
Bayberry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley Gardens Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bayberry School?
357 students attend Bayberry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bayberry School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayberry School?
Bayberry School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bayberry School offer ?
Bayberry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bayberry School part of?
Bayberry School is part of Watchung Borough School District.
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