Spring Lake School District is a public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Spring Lake, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, H W Mountz Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H W Mountz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
H W Mountz Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
H W Mountz Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H W Mountz Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
96%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: H.w. Mountz Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H W Mountz Elementary School's ranking?
H W Mountz Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are H W Mountz Elementary School often compared to?
H W Mountz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sea Girt Elementary School, Belmar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend H W Mountz Elementary School?
141 students attend H W Mountz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of H W Mountz Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H W Mountz Elementary School?
H W Mountz Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does H W Mountz Elementary School offer ?
H W Mountz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H W Mountz Elementary School part of?
H W Mountz Elementary School is part of Spring Lake Borough School District.
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