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#1312 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hopatcong Middle School
Middle School · Hopatcong Borough School District · Hopatcong, NJ
A Hopatcong Borough School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1029, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
- Math 28% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopatcong Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hopatcong Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byram Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Mount Arlington Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–8 | 1.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Lincoln/roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–6 | 3.9 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| American Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 230 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hopatcong Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Hopatcong Middle School is listed in Hopatcong Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopatcong Middle School
Hopatcong Middle School is a public middle school in Hopatcong, NJ, part of Hopatcong Borough School District, serving approximately 441 students in grades 4th-7th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopatcong Middle School
What grades does Hopatcong Middle School serve?
Hopatcong Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.
How many students attend Hopatcong Middle School?
Hopatcong Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopatcong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopatcong Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopatcong Middle School rank in NJ?
Hopatcong Middle School ranks #1,312 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hopatcong Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopatcong Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hopatcong Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopatcong Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hopatcong Middle School a charter school?
No, Hopatcong Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopatcong Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hopatcong Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopatcong Middle School?
35.1% of students at Hopatcong Middle 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (973) 398-8804
- 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 · 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 07843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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