Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bertrand F Gibbs Elementary School serves a central area in New Milford, NJ, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is 0.68, which is less 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
#282 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School's ranking?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School often compared to?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkley Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
476 students attend Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School offer ?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School part of?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is part of New Milford Public School District.
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