Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hope Township School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HOPE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hope, NJ, encompassing approximately 18.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hope Township School's student population of 124 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hope Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Township School is 0.30, 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
#1233 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
83%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Township School's ranking?
Hope Township School is ranked #1233 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hope Township School often compared to?
Hope Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Township Consolidated School, Central Elementary School, Harmony Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hope Township School?
124 students attend Hope Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hope Township School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Township School?
Hope Township School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hope Township School offer ?
Hope Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Township School part of?
Hope Township School is part of HOPE Township School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great small school and community. The children get the attention they need... The school system is out of this world.... Wouldn't move for anything!
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