High Mountain School

515 High Mountain Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, High Mountain School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

High Mountain School's student population of 261 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
261 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

High Mountain School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Mountain School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#608 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
26%
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58%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
80%
40%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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 High Mountain School's ranking?
High Mountain School is ranked #608 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend High Mountain School?
261 students attend High Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of High Mountain School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Mountain School?
High Mountain School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Mountain School offer ?
High Mountain School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is High Mountain School part of?
High Mountain School is part of North Haledon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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