Very Good
#661 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Helen Morgan School
Elementary School · Sparta Township Public School District · Sparta, NJ
A Sparta Township Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 STANHOPE ROAD, Sparta, NJ 07871
- Math 50% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Morgan School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Helen Morgan 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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 | 1.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Florence M. BurdEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Northern Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 396 | 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
- #2 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
Helen Morgan School is listed in Sparta Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Morgan School
Helen Morgan School is a public elementary school in Sparta, NJ, part of Sparta Township Public School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Morgan School
What grades does Helen Morgan School serve?
Helen Morgan School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Helen Morgan School?
Helen Morgan School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Morgan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Morgan School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Morgan School rank in NJ?
Helen Morgan School ranks #661 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Helen Morgan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Morgan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Helen Morgan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Morgan School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helen Morgan School a charter school?
No, Helen Morgan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Morgan School a Title I school?
No, Helen Morgan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen Morgan School?
4.1% of students at Helen Morgan 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (973) 729-5770
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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