Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Buckshutem Road 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckshutem Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buckshutem Road School's student population of 628 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
Buckshutem Road 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 Buckshutem Road School is 0.41, 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
#2181 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
34%
Black
21%
15%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckshutem Road School's ranking?
Buckshutem Road School is ranked #2181 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Buckshutem Road School often compared to?
Buckshutem Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Buckshutem Road School?
628 students attend Buckshutem Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Buckshutem Road School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckshutem Road School?
Buckshutem Road School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buckshutem Road School offer ?
Buckshutem Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckshutem Road School part of?
Buckshutem Road School is part of Bridgeton City School District.
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