Serving 214 students in grades 3-8, Mount Arlington Public 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 22% (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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Arlington Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Arlington Public School's student population of 214 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Arlington Public 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 Mount Arlington Public School is 0.62, 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
#1022 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
27%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 Mount Arlington Public School's ranking?
Mount Arlington Public School is ranked #1022 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% 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 Mount Arlington Public School?
214 students attend Mount Arlington Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mount Arlington Public School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Arlington Public School?
Mount Arlington Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Arlington Public School offer ?
Mount Arlington Public School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Mount Arlington Public School part of?
Mount Arlington Public School is part of Mount Arlington Public School District.
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