Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Sparta Middle School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district of Sparta, NJ, encompassing approximately 38.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 3.2 miles and the furthest edge located 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparta Middle School's student population of 762 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Sparta Middle 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 Sparta Middle School is 0.39, 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
#888 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparta Middle School's ranking?
Sparta Middle School is ranked #888 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sparta Middle School often compared to?
Sparta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byram Intermediate School, Sparta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sparta Middle School?
762 students attend Sparta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sparta Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% 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 Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sparta Middle School offer ?
Sparta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparta Middle School part of?
Sparta Middle School is part of Sparta Township Public School District.
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