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Bridgeton City School District

New Jersey · Public School District
8
Schools
6,137
Students
$27,104
Per-Pupil Spend
+89% nat'l
0.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-52pp vs nat'l
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bridgeton City School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,137 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,104 is above average for a US public school district. Only 0% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broad Street SchoolKG–08773
Buckshutem Road SchoolKG–08624
Cherry Street SchoolKG–08532
Indian Ave SchoolKG–08604
Quarter Mile Lane SchoolPK–08699
West Avenue SchoolKG–08642
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridgeton High School09–121,681
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood CenterPK–PK582
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,104+89% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
82.3%
Local (property tax)
3.1%
Federal
14.6%

State funding accounts for 82% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
6,137
Students
0%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,104 per pupil — 89% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 0% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bridgeton City School District?
Bridgeton City School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 6,137 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bridgeton City School District?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bridgeton City School District spend per student?
Bridgeton City School District spends $27,104 per pupil — 89% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bridgeton City School District?
0% of students in Bridgeton City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bridgeton City School District?
No, Bridgeton City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bridgeton City School District serve?
Bridgeton City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bridgeton City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bridgeton City School District is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.