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#607 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 25% in state

Mohawk Avenue 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.

18 Mohawk Avneue, Sparta, NJ 07871

  • Math 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+5.2 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+16 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$27,944
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Mohawk Avenue School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 11 years
2014
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

3.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mohawk Avenue 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rev George a Brown SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–41.3 mi322Compare →
Northern Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–123.0 mi50Compare →
Florence M. BurdEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–43.4 mi255Compare →
Ogdensburg Borough SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–83.9 mi268Compare →

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
#1 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

Mohawk Avenue School is listed in Sparta Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mohawk Avenue School

Mohawk Avenue School is a public elementary school in Sparta, NJ, part of Sparta Township Public School District, serving approximately 244 students in grades 3rd-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mohawk Avenue School

What grades does Mohawk Avenue School serve?

Mohawk Avenue School serves students in grades 3rd through 3rd.

How many students attend Mohawk Avenue School?

Mohawk Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Avenue School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Avenue School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mohawk Avenue School rank in NJ?

Mohawk Avenue School ranks #607 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mohawk Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mohawk Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mohawk Avenue School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mohawk Avenue School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Mohawk Avenue School a charter school?

No, Mohawk Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mohawk Avenue School a Title I school?

No, Mohawk Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mohawk Avenue School?

3.7% of students at Mohawk Avenue 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
3rd – 3rd
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sussex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 07871)
21,167
Area average commute
38.1 min
Area median age
42.2
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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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