Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Tabor Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Tabor Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#196 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
49%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
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 Tabor Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Tabor Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Tabor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln, Littleton Elementary School 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 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Tabor Elementary School?
354 students attend Mount Tabor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mount Tabor Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Tabor Elementary School?
Mount Tabor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Tabor Elementary School offer ?
Mount Tabor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Tabor Elementary School part of?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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