The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Math. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Dorothy L. Bullock School
Dorothy L. Bullock School, a regular public school within the Glassboro School District, serves students from first through fifth grade. It is an elementary school and does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate or college-career readiness data to report. State testing results from the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) are available and provide a view of academic performance across math, English language arts, and science.
The proficiency rates for Dorothy L. Bullock School, when taken together across tested subjects and grades, place the school in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Gloucester County. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above ranged from roughly one-fifth to just under one-third across grades three through five. In English language arts, proficiency rates ranged from below one-sixth in third grade to about one-third in fifth grade. In fifth grade science, where the state assessment uses a different proficiency standard, proficiency was about one-sixth. These numbers point to a school where a majority of students are not yet meeting state benchmarks, and a parent may want to ask the school about academic supports and intervention strategies in place.
The school's enrollment is substantial for an elementary building serving five grades. The student body is diverse: roughly one-third of students are Black, one-third are White, and one-quarter are Hispanic. Smaller shares of students identify as Asian, two or more races, or other groups. About half of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is a bit above the national average for public schools. Data on students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and English learner status was not available, so a parent should ask directly about special education services and English language supports.
Dorothy L. Bullock School is part of a district that has undergone recent structural changes. The Glassboro School District previously proposed a reconfiguration that would have shifted fourth and fifth graders to a separate intermediate school, but the intermediate school property was sold and those plans were dropped. Today, Bullock is the sole school for grades one through five, with younger students attending a separate primary school and older students moving to a middle school. In 2024, voters approved a bond referendum to fund infrastructure and athletic improvements across the district, including health, safety, and security upgrades, roof and HVAC replacements, and classroom modernization. That investment will reach this school building as well.
The town of Glassboro is a growing college town, shaped heavily by Rowan University. The university drives much of the local economy and contributes to a walkable downtown with shops, restaurants, and seasonal festivals. The borough's population has increased significantly, and mixed-use developments along Rowan Boulevard continue to add housing. The school's location in this setting means families share a community with a large student population and the amenities a university town offers. Housing values in the area are moderate for New Jersey, and the market shows a balanced mix of active listings and pending sales.
What this adds up to is an elementary school in a district and town that are both in a period of investment and change. The academic numbers are lower than many area peers, but the district has a recent record of voter-approved facility funding and a newly stable grade configuration. The school serves a diverse, economically mixed student body in a community with a strong institutional anchor in Rowan University. Families considering Dorothy L. Bullock School should weigh the academic data against the district's ongoing facility improvements and the broader context of Glassboro's growth.
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