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#1408 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Alpine Elementary School
Elementary School · Alpine Public School District · Alpine, NJ
An elementary school in Alpine, NJ where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Alpine, NJ 07620
- Math 74% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpine Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 82% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alpine Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpine), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,357/mo
College educated
80.8%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School of Educational ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| County Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–1 | 1.7 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Merritt MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–5 | 1.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Mlk JR High Tech & Computer Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alpine Public School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $41,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpine Elementary School is listed in Alpine Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpine Elementary School
Alpine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alpine, NJ, part of Alpine Public School District, serving approximately 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpine Elementary School
What grades does Alpine Elementary School serve?
Alpine Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpine Elementary School rank in NJ?
Alpine Elementary School ranks #1,408 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alpine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Alpine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpine Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alpine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Alpine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Alpine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (201) 768-8255
- Area population (ZIP 07620)
- 1,503
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.4
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 07620; 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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