Serving 355 students in grades 5-8, Lopatcong Township Middle School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lopatcong Township Middle School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lopatcong Township Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopatcong Township Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1078 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
14%
15%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Lopatcong Township Middle School's ranking?
Lopatcong Township Middle School is ranked #1078 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lopatcong Township Middle School often compared to?
Lopatcong Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stewartsville Middle School, Pohatcong Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lopatcong Township Middle School?
355 students attend Lopatcong Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lopatcong Township Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopatcong Township Middle School?
Lopatcong Township Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lopatcong Township Middle School offer ?
Lopatcong Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lopatcong Township Middle School part of?
Lopatcong Township Middle School is part of Lopatcong Township School District.
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