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#129 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 5% in state

Mt. Horeb School

Elementary School · Warren Township School District · Warren, NJ

A Warren Township School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

80 Mount Horeb Road, Warren, NJ 07059

  • Math 77% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.4 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$34,315
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Mt. Horeb School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

3.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mt. Horeb 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$201,579

Median home value

$899,200

Median rent

$2,099/mo

College educated

68.1%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07059; 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
Angelo L. Tomaso SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.4 mi279Compare →
Little Friends of Jesus Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.7 mi9Compare →
The Giving Nest Preschool in MartinsvillePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.7 mi17Compare →
Developmental Learning Center WarrenEnrollment path unverified5.91–121.8 mi125Compare →

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.

Warren Township School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$34,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt. Horeb School is listed in Warren Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt. Horeb School

Mt. Horeb School is a public elementary school in Warren, NJ, part of Warren Township School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt. Horeb School

What grades does Mt. Horeb School serve?

Mt. Horeb School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mt. Horeb School?

Mt. Horeb School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Horeb School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Horeb School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt. Horeb School rank in NJ?

Mt. Horeb School ranks #129 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mt. Horeb School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt. Horeb School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Mt. Horeb School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Horeb School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mt. Horeb School a charter school?

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

Is Mt. Horeb School a Title I school?

No, Mt. Horeb School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Horeb School?

3.3% of students at Mt. Horeb 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 – 5th
Enrollment
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
Area population (ZIP 07059)
16,433
Area average commute
35.7 min
Area median age
44.8
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 07059; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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