Serving 405 students in grades 2-5, Bartle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bartle Elementary School serves the entire district of Highland Park, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles, with most families typically living just 5-10 minutes away from the school. The furthest edge of this attendance zone is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bartle Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Bartle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bartle Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1386 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
12%
14%
White
29%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartle Elementary School's ranking?
Bartle Elementary School is ranked #1386 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bartle Elementary School?
405 students attend Bartle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Bartle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bartle Elementary School?
Bartle Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bartle Elementary School offer ?
Bartle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bartle Elementary School part of?
Bartle Elementary School is part of Highland Park Boro School District.
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