Excellent
#211 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Mount Arlington Public School
Middle School · Mount Arlington Public School District · Mt. Arlington, NJ
A middle school in Mt. Arlington, NJ serving grades 3rd – 8th.
235 HOWARD BOULEVARD, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
- Math 49% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Arlington Public School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount Arlington Public 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,397
Median home value
$389,500
Median rent
$2,374/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–7 | 1.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Lincoln/roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–6 | 3.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| American Christian School North CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 231 | 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.
Mount Arlington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Arlington Public School is listed in Mount Arlington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Arlington Public School
Mount Arlington Public School is a public middle school in Mt. Arlington, NJ, part of Mount Arlington Public School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Arlington Public School
What grades does Mount Arlington Public School serve?
Mount Arlington Public School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Arlington Public School?
Mount Arlington Public School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Arlington Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Arlington Public School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Arlington Public School rank in NJ?
Mount Arlington Public School ranks #211 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mount Arlington Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Arlington Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Mount Arlington Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Arlington Public School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Arlington Public School a charter school?
No, Mount Arlington Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Arlington Public School a Title I school?
No, Mount Arlington Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Arlington Public School?
18.0% of students at Mount Arlington Public 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (973) 398-4400
- Area population (ZIP 07856)
- 4,280
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 07856; 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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