Serving 429 students in grades 4-7, Hopatcong Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-7
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hopatcong Middle School's student population of 429 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hopatcong Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopatcong Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
32%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopatcong Middle School's ranking?
Hopatcong Middle School is ranked #1397 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hopatcong Middle School often compared to?
Hopatcong Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durban Avenue Elementary School, Tulsa Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hopatcong Middle School?
429 students attend Hopatcong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hopatcong Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopatcong Middle School?
Hopatcong Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hopatcong Middle School offer ?
Hopatcong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-7
What school district is Hopatcong Middle School part of?
Hopatcong Middle School is part of Hopatcong Borough School District.
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