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Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District

18 Mohawk Avenue
Sparta, NJ 07871
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,290 students in Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
3,290 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#221 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
38%
58%
49%
34%
23%
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
78%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,026 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,594
$26,940
Spending / Student
$25,026
$25,837

Best Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Andover Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Gr: PK-2 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Sparta High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Helen Morgan School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Stanhope Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Gr: 4-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Mohawk Avenue School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18 Mohawk Avneue
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Gr: 3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 5 public schools serving 3,290 students.
What is the rank of Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #223 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
78% of Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Sparta Township 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,026 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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