Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Summary:

Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Bernardsville, New Jersey, part of the Somerset Hills Regional School District. With 453 students, the school consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NJSLA assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.8% of 3rd graders and 66.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8% respectively.

The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups. In 2023-2024, White students ranked 193 out of 963 New Jersey elementary schools in ELA, while English Language Learners ranked 85 out of 559 schools in ELA. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.4% to 19.9% over the past few years, which is an area the school could focus on improving. With a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.23% to 17.78%, the school's spending per student ($12,505 in 2018-2019) is lower than some nearby high-performing schools, such as Harding Township School ($20,191 per student) and Mendham Township Elementary School ($18,225 per student).

When compared to nearby schools, Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School generally performs well, but there are some standout schools in the area, such as Mount Prospect Elementary School in the Bernards Township School District, which consistently ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in the state. Over the past 10 years, Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the school has maintained a high level of academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 141 Seney Drive
       Bernardsville, NJ  07924


(908) 204-1920

District: Somerset Hills Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,505 Help


Students who attend Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bernardsville Middle School
High:    Bernards High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
26.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Compare Details Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (26.1%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School employs 43.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is $12,505.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School 350th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Somerset Hills Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Hills Regional School District 117th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.20 457th 1204 62.0%
2004 82.66 124th 1298 90.4%
2005 81.06 148th 1303 88.6%
2006 80.97 134th 1314 89.8%
2007 78.74 182nd 1329 86.3%
2008 74.94 331st 1338 75.3%
2009 81.45 167th 1346 87.6%
2010 76.75 296th 1354 78.1%
2011 76.09 332nd 1360 75.6%
2012 72.32 436th 1363 68.0%
2013 74.09 394th 1367 71.2%
2014 75.54 355th 1363 74.0%
2015 77.06 323rd 1357 76.2%
2016 72.45 404th 1346 70.0%
2017 74.83 372nd 1352 72.5%
2018 75.72 354th 1353 73.8%
2019 69.15 461st 1360 66.1%
2021 76.05 280th 1317 78.7%
2022 78.34 315th 1345 76.6%
2023 76.62 327th 1342 75.6%
2024 75.52 350th 1338 73.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.83 194th 434 55.3%
2019 45.93 215th 463 53.6%
2021 37.45 229th 411 44.3%
2022 32.04 322nd 489 34.2%
2023 47.32 206th 499 58.7%
2024 77.68 85th 559 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.13 75th 1001 92.5%
2019 80.36 142nd 1007 85.9%
2021 73.92 147th 868 83.1%
2022 77.94 146th 949 84.6%
2023 66.00 243rd 958 74.6%
2024 67.06 237th 989 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.87 501st 942 46.8%
2019 59.53 295th 948 68.9%
2021 42.81 455th 839 45.8%
2022 33.34 576th 863 33.3%
2023 49.79 398th 910 56.3%
2024 72.83 165th 939 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 209th 1333 84.3%
2019 66.95 480th 1331 63.9%
2021 77.57 231st 1290 82.1%
2022 76.57 319th 1326 75.9%
2023 72.95 370th 1318 71.9%
2024 70.98 390th 1317 70.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.75 423rd 1334 68.3%
2019 70.11 418th 1335 68.7%
2021 73.37 294th 1297 77.3%
2022 78.85 280th 1324 78.9%
2023 79.00 271st 1315 79.4%
2024 78.61 294th 1313 77.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 343rd 870 60.6%
2019 59.49 313th 899 65.2%
2021 51.12 365th 896 59.3%
2022 43.56 494th 953 48.2%
2023 51.71 417th 982 57.5%
2024 56.23 373rd 989 62.3%
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Rank History for White students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.51 211th 1022 79.4%
2019 65.23 356th 1023 65.2%
2021 79.50 137th 964 85.8%
2022 83.32 112th 976 88.5%
2023 77.89 168th 975 82.8%
2024 75.62 193rd 963 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Open Quote Bedwell is an amazing school. Both of my kids have attended there and I cannot say enough good things. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Open Quote This school is very nurturing, while also challenging and supporting students at every opportunity! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 436 52 7 66 7 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 543 6 13 39 3 n/a n/a 0 604
2000 548 5 12 42 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2001 566 4 13 49 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 559 7 24 64 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 559 7 24 64 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 592 8 24 75 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 589 8 26 72 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 589 10 19 74 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 603 10 19 79 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2008 594 11 22 91 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2009 620 8 23 100 0 1 4 0 756
2010 593 8 27 97 1 1 10 0 737
2011 544 8 26 103 1 1 6 0 689
2012 527 6 28 115 1 1 11 0 689
2013 492 7 31 117 1 0 17 0 665
2014 467 6 28 117 2 0 20 0 640
2015 446 5 22 129 2 0 20 0 624
2016 424 5 21 145 0 0 25 0 620
2017 408 3 22 133 0 0 28 0 594
2018 386 4 21 132 0 0 25 0 568
2019 372 5 18 142 0 0 29 0 566
2020 374 5 16 142 0 0 29 0 566
2021 320 3 14 112 0 0 22 0 471
2022 300 2 11 118 0 0 19 0 450
2023 305 2 15 111 0 0 20 0 453
2024 290 3 14 115 0 0 19 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 568 34.0 16.7 0.7
1999 604 42.0 14.4 0.8
2000 608 41.0 14.8 1.2
2001 632 41.3 15.3 1.4
2002 654 50.2 13.0 0.9
2003 654 50.2 13.0 0.9
2004 699 47.5 14.7 2
2005 695 46.5 14.9 n/a
2006 692 51.5 13.4 2.3
2007 711 51.0 13.9 3.4
2008 718 45.0 16.0 4
2009 756 59.1 10.6 4
2010 737 47.0 15.6 7.5
2011 689 42.6 16.1 8.7
2012 689 48.8 14.0 10
2013 665 50.0 13.3 11.1
2014 640 55.0 11.6 11.3
2015 624 45.0 13.8 12.8
2016 620 50.0 12.4 13.9
2017 594 55.0 10.8 13.5
2018 568 52.0 10.9 15.1
2019 566 53.5 10.5 13.1
2020 566 51.5 10.9 14.8
2021 471 48.5 9.7 14.2
2022 450 44.0 10.2 17.8
2023 453 42.4 10.6 17.4
2024 441 43.4 10.1 19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 568 34.0 16.7 0.7
1999 604 42.0 14.4 0.8
2000 608 41.0 14.8 1.2
2001 632 41.3 15.3 1.4
2002 654 50.2 13.0 0.9
2003 654 50.2 13.0 0.9
2004 699 47.5 14.7 2
2005 695 46.5 14.9 n/a
2006 692 51.5 13.4 2.3
2007 711 51.0 13.9 3.4
2008 718 45.0 16.0 4
2009 756 59.1 10.6 4
2010 737 47.0 15.6 7.5
2011 689 42.6 16.1 8.7
2012 689 48.8 14.0 10
2013 665 50.0 13.3 11.1
2014 640 55.0 11.6 11.3
2015 624 45.0 13.8 12.8
2016 620 50.0 12.4 13.9
2017 594 55.0 10.8 13.5
2018 568 52.0 10.9 15.1
2019 566 53.5 10.5 13.1
2020 566 51.5 10.9 14.8
2021 471 48.5 9.7 14.2
2022 450 44.0 10.2 17.8
2023 453 42.4 10.6 17.4
2024 441 43.4 10.1 19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $170 (1.4%) $12,335 (98.6%) $12,505

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 461st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 327th of 1342 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School)56.865.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Hills Regional School District)56.865.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School)68.156
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Hills Regional School District)68.156
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School)64.867.8
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Hills Regional School District)64.867.8
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School)68.862.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Hills Regional School District)68.862.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students566453
 20%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian1815
 16.7%
Hispanic142111
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White372305
 18%
Two or More Races2920
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%17.4%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School.

Students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernardsville Middle School
High : Bernards High School

Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School ranks 350th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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