Stow Creek Township School

Summary:

Stow Creek Township School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, with 122 students. Despite its small size and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, making it a standout in the region.

Stow Creek Township School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 75.1% proficiency in 4th grade ELA and 61.6% proficiency in 6th grade math, compared to the state averages of 50.8% and 36.2%, respectively. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, and a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 4.8 to 9.6 over the past few years. This level of investment in each student likely contributes to the school's strong academic outcomes.

Compared to the nearby Bridgeton City School District, which is among the lowest-performing in the state, Stow Creek Township School stands out as a high-performing outlier. However, the school's performance has declined somewhat in recent years, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 3-star rating. The school should analyze the factors contributing to this decline and implement strategies to regain its previous level of excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 11 Gum Tree Corner Road
       Bridgeton, NJ  08302-8951


(856) 455-1717

District: Stow Creek Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,343 Help


Students who attend Stow Creek Township School usually attend:

High:    Cumberland Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Hispanic:
9.6%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stow Creek Township School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stow Creek Township School ranks better than 87.2% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.71. (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 (85.3%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stow Creek Township School is 5.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stow Creek Township School is $13,343.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stow Creek Township School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Stow Creek Township School 95th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Stow Creek Township School in the ranking list.)

Stow Creek Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stow Creek Township School District 77th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stow Creek Township School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stow Creek Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.77 988th 1298 23.9%
2005 51.12 803rd 1303 38.4%
2006 34.41 1015th 1314 22.8%
2007 46.97 908th 1329 31.7%
2008 55.02 766th 1338 42.8%
2009 49.98 815th 1346 39.5%
2010 36.74 996th 1354 26.4%
2011 24.20 1118th 1360 17.8%
2012 11.06 1226th 1363 10.1%
2013 49.03 834th 1367 39.0%
2014 50.32 810th 1363 40.6%
2015 42.33 815th 1357 39.9%
2016 58.46 600th 1346 55.4%
2017 53.85 683rd 1352 49.5%
2018 19.71 1124th 1353 16.9%
2019 47.29 757th 1360 44.3%
2021 64.67 415th 1317 68.5%
2022 77.21 329th 1345 75.5%
2023 59.79 548th 1342 59.2%
2024 87.21 170th 1338 87.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Stow Creek Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.10 959th 1022 6.2%
2019 59.39 409th 1023 60.0%
2021 53.63 410th 964 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stow Creek Township School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stow Creek Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.29 452nd 574 21.3%
2004 63.18 291st 588 50.5%
2005 71.79 213th 599 64.4%
2006 61.80 318th 615 48.3%
2007 54.29 384th 631 39.1%
2008 59.39 336th 640 47.5%
2009 68.42 258th 664 61.1%
2010 35.02 496th 677 26.7%
2011 57.47 361st 684 47.2%
2012 30.16 529th 677 21.9%
2013 49.58 423rd 704 39.9%
2014 32.46 517th 717 27.9%
2015 31.56 491st 713 31.1%
2017 75.34 163rd 712 77.1%
2019 78.51 139th 745 81.3%
2021 56.72 236th 652 63.8%
2022 67.92 198th 745 73.4%
2023 75.74 158th 748 78.9%
2024 82.71 95th 743 87.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Stow Creek Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.39 191st 504 62.1%
2021 38.03 269th 435 38.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Stow Creek Township School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 173 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1989 171 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1990 152 7 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 162 14 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1992 154 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1993 147 9 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 159
1994 139 8 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 151
1995 144 4 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 144 4 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 157
1998 148 5 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 161
1999 143 9 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 157
2000 139 6 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 131 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2002 132 7 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 144
2003 132 7 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 144
2004 127 6 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 138
2005 122 9 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 138
2006 123 8 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 140
2007 125 5 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 143
2008 122 3 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 138
2009 124 4 2 6 3 0 0 0 139
2010 120 2 2 7 2 0 0 0 133
2011 117 3 1 12 2 0 1 0 136
2012 105 3 1 12 1 0 1 0 123
2013 89 5 0 13 1 0 4 0 112
2014 96 4 0 13 0 0 5 0 118
2015 98 1 0 7 0 0 5 0 111
2016 92 1 0 13 0 0 6 0 112
2017 105 0 0 13 0 0 5 0 123
2018 99 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 110
2019 101 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 114
2020 114 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 124
2021 111 1 0 8 0 0 4 0 124
2022 111 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 123
2023 110 3 0 8 0 0 1 0 122
2024 116 3 1 13 0 0 3 0 136

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 Stow Creek Township School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 10.0 18.5 n/a
1989 183 10.0 18.3 n/a
1990 166 10.0 16.6 4.8
1991 178 10.0 17.8 10.1
1992 164 10.0 16.4 8.5
1993 159 11.8 13.5 4.4
1994 151 11.8 12.8 9.3
1995 157 11.3 13.9 14
1996 157 11.3 13.9 14
1998 161 11.8 13.6 14.3
1999 157 12.1 13.0 28
2000 151 11.8 12.8 27.8
2001 141 12.0 11.8 24.8
2002 144 12.4 11.6 26.4
2003 144 12.4 11.6 26.4
2004 138 12.8 10.8 24.6
2005 138 12.4 11.1 n/a
2006 140 11.5 12.2 22.1
2007 143 11.0 13.0 21.7
2008 138 10.0 13.8 21.7
2009 139 14.4 9.0 15.1
2010 133 11.0 12.0 24.8
2011 136 10.1 13.4 29.4
2012 123 11.8 10.4 33.3
2013 112 11.0 10.1 30.4
2014 118 n/a n/a 37.3
2015 111 22.0 5.0 40.5
2016 112 22.0 5.0 42
2017 123 21.2 5.7 39
2018 110 21.6 5.0 27.3
2019 114 22.9 4.9 28.1
2020 124 24.2 5.1 28.2
2021 124 25.3 4.8 28.2
2022 123 25.0 4.9 19.5
2023 122 12.6 9.6 23
2024 136 22.8 5.9 30.9

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 Stow Creek Township School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 10.0 18.5 n/a
1989 183 10.0 18.3 n/a
1990 166 10.0 16.6 4.8
1991 178 10.0 17.8 10.1
1992 164 10.0 16.4 8.5
1993 159 11.8 13.5 4.4
1994 151 11.8 12.8 9.3
1995 157 11.3 13.9 14
1996 157 11.3 13.9 14
1998 161 11.8 13.6 14.3
1999 157 12.1 13.0 28
2000 151 11.8 12.8 27.8
2001 141 12.0 11.8 24.8
2002 144 12.4 11.6 26.4
2003 144 12.4 11.6 26.4
2004 138 12.8 10.8 24.6
2005 138 12.4 11.1 n/a
2006 140 11.5 12.2 22.1
2007 143 11.0 13.0 21.7
2008 138 10.0 13.8 21.7
2009 139 14.4 9.0 15.1
2010 133 11.0 12.0 24.8
2011 136 10.1 13.4 29.4
2012 123 11.8 10.4 33.3
2013 112 11.0 10.1 30.4
2014 118 n/a n/a 37.3
2015 111 22.0 5.0 40.5
2016 112 22.0 5.0 42
2017 123 21.2 5.7 39
2018 110 21.6 5.0 27.3
2019 114 22.9 4.9 28.1
2020 124 24.2 5.1 28.2
2021 124 25.3 4.8 28.2
2022 123 25.0 4.9 19.5
2023 122 12.6 9.6 23
2024 136 22.8 5.9 30.9

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 Stow Creek Township School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $947 (7.1%) $12,396 (92.9%) $13,343

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stow Creek Township School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 757th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 548th of 1342 Elementary schools
 14.8%
Ranks 139th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 748 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School)73.350.1
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School District)73.350.1
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School)73.337.6
 35.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School District)73.337.6
 35.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School)30.864.3
 33.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School District)30.864.3
 33.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.449.4
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School)15.450
 34.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School District)15.450
 34.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5139.4
 11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School)27.357.1
 29.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School District)27.357.1
 29.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School)18.242.9
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School District)18.242.9
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School)68.881.8
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School District)68.881.8
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School)50.145.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School District)50.145.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School)9078.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School District)9078.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School)5050
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stow Creek Township School District)5050
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School)86.766.6
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stow Creek Township School District)86.766.6
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students114122
 7%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic98
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White101110
 8.9%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%23%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stow Creek Township School

Students at Stow Creek Township School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Stow Creek Township School ranks 170th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Stow Creek Township School.

Students who attend Stow Creek Township School usually go on to attend:

High : Cumberland Regional High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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