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Public elementary school · Sparta Township Public School District · Sparta, New Jersey

Alpine Elementary School

Alpine Elementary School rates 7.3, right at the middle of Sparta Township Public School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.3this school

7.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Sparta Township Public School District median is 7.5.

#776 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey · Sparta Township Public School District: 3 elementary schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

A Sparta Township Public School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 776 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey and 3 of 5 in Sparta Township Public School District.

Alpine Elementary School is listed in Sparta Township Public School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math93%260 students tested · state average not published · 2013 EdFacts
Reading86%261 students tested · state average not published · 2013 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 9 points since 2010, reaching 90% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).2013 EdFacts; 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.9
50% of the rating
Academics
9.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2013–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Alpine Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
4
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
17
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
3.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.5Compare →
  2. Alpine Elementary Schoolthis school
    7.3
  3. 5.4Compare →
  4. 3.7Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Alpine Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #776 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
792
Student-teacher ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sussex County
Rank in district
#3 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$27,944
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 07871)
21,167
Area average commute
38.1 min
Area median age
42.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.