Below Average
#2154 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Durban Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Hopatcong Borough School District · Hopatcong, NJ
A Hopatcong Borough School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1029, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
- Math 34% proficient (2019)
- Reading 45% proficient (2019)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durban Avenue Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Durban Avenue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average251/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hopatcong), 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
$111,433
Median home value
$316,900
Median rent
$1,616/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byram Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Nixon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| The Beanstalk AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 3 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hopatcong Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durban Avenue Elementary School is listed in Hopatcong Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durban Avenue Elementary School
Durban Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hopatcong, NJ, part of Hopatcong Borough School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,154 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durban Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Durban Avenue Elementary School serve?
Durban Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Durban Avenue Elementary School?
Durban Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durban Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durban Avenue Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durban Avenue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Durban Avenue Elementary School ranks #2,154 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Durban Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durban Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Durban Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durban Avenue Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Durban Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Durban Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durban Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Durban Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durban Avenue Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Durban Avenue 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (973) 398-8807
- Area population (ZIP 07843)
- 11,309
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 07843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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