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#1939 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Alpha Borough School
Elementary School · Alpha Borough School District · Alpha, NJ
An elementary school in Alpha, NJ where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
817 NORTH BOULEVARD, Alpha, NJ 08865
- Math 35% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpha Borough School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Alpha Borough School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,019/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,519
Median home value
$244,200
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohatcong Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Philipsburg Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–2 | 1.3 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 1.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Phillipsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 3–5 | 2.0 mi | 586 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alpha Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $35,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpha Borough School is listed in Alpha Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpha Borough School
Alpha Borough School is a public elementary school in Alpha, NJ, part of Alpha Borough School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,939 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpha Borough School
What grades does Alpha Borough School serve?
Alpha Borough School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Alpha Borough School?
Alpha Borough School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Borough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha Borough School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpha Borough School rank in NJ?
Alpha Borough School ranks #1,939 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alpha Borough School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpha Borough School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alpha Borough School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpha Borough School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alpha Borough School a charter school?
No, Alpha Borough School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpha Borough School a Title I school?
No, Alpha Borough School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpha Borough School?
37.9% of students at Alpha Borough School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (908) 454-5000
- Area population (ZIP 08865)
- 31,078
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08865; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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