Serving 189 students in grades 5-8, Long Pond School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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 Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Long Pond School serves the entire district of Newton, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 22.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Pond School's student population of 189 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Long Pond School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Pond School is 0.51, 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
#708 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
68%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Pond School's ranking?
Long Pond School is ranked #708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Long Pond School often compared to?
Long Pond Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence M. Burd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Long Pond School?
189 students attend Long Pond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Long Pond School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Pond School?
Long Pond School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Pond School offer ?
Long Pond School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Pond School part of?
Long Pond School is part of Andover Regional School District.
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