Lopatcong Township School District

321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-9411
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in Lopatcong Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lopatcong Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
705 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Lopatcong Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#313 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lopatcong Township   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lopatcong Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lopatcong Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
32%
# Black Students
113 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
16%
15%
# White Students
420 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
15
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
50
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
13
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,789 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,298 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lopatcong Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Lopatcong Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,789
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lopatcong Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,298
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lopatcong Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lopatcong Township School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 705 students.
What is the rank of Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District is ranked #313 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lopatcong Township School District?
60% of Lopatcong Township School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lopatcong Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,298 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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