Serving 224 students in grades 3-5, Mountain Park School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Park School serves the southwest area of Berkeley Heights, NJ, covering approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Park 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
School Overview
Mountain Park School's student population of 224 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Park School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Park School is 0.66, 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
#206 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Park School's ranking?
Mountain Park School is ranked #206 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mountain Park School?
224 students attend Mountain Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mountain Park School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Park School?
Mountain Park School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountain Park School offer ?
Mountain Park School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Park School part of?
Mountain Park School is part of Berkeley Heights School District.
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