Very Good
#746 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 30% in state
Alpine Elementary School
Elementary School · Sparta Township Public School District · Sparta, NJ
A Sparta Township Public School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 ANDOVER ROAD, Sparta, NJ 07871
- Math 93% proficient (2013)
- Reading 86% proficient (2013)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpine Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2010, reaching 90% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alpine Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$167,443
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev George a Brown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Florence M. BurdEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Alpine Montessori - SpartaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Northern Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sparta Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpine Elementary School is listed in Sparta Township 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 Sparta, NJ, part of Sparta Township Public School District, serving approximately 792 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpine Elementary School
What grades does Alpine Elementary School serve?
Alpine Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is 13.9:1. 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 #746 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alpine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpine Elementary School?
3.5% of students at Alpine Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (973) 729-3107
- Area population (ZIP 07871)
- 21,167
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07871; 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, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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