Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, High Bridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 29% 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-4
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Bridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in High Bridge, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Bridge Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Bridge 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 High Bridge Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1142 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
High Bridge Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are High Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
High Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Borough School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend High Bridge Elementary School?
219 students attend High Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of High Bridge Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Bridge Elementary School?
High Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Bridge Elementary School offer ?
High Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Bridge Elementary School part of?
High Bridge Elementary School is part of High Bridge Borough School District.
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