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#129 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 5% in state

Mt. Horeb School

Elementary School · Warren Township School District

80 Mount Horeb Road, Warren, NJ 07059

Enrollment

337

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#129 of 2,466

In Warren

#1 of 7

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Warren Township School District

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Mt. Horeb School

8.7/10

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About Mt. Horeb School

Mt. Horeb School is a public elementary school in Warren, NJ, part of Warren Township School District. Mt.

Horeb School serves approximately 337 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Horeb School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Mt. Horeb School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 8.7 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.7
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Mt. Horeb School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$34,315
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

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

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

3.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 73.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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
70.8%
ELA
67.8%
2025
Math
77.4%
ELA
69.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.

How Mt. Horeb School Compares

See how Mt. Horeb School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.7/10
95th percentile in NJ
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
8.3/10
Excellent
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
3%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

80 Mount Horeb Road, Warren, NJ 07059

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mt. Horeb School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Crim Primary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Bridgewater), with a very similar rating. Another option is Central School (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, LaMonte-Annex Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Bound Brook), a more accessible option. For more schools in Warren, see our Warren schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Angelo L. Tomaso School Warren 1.4 mi 5.6
THE GIVING NEST PRESCHOOL IN MARTINSVILLE Martinsville 1.7 mi
LITTLE FRIENDS OF JESUS NURSERY SCHOOL Martinsville 1.7 mi
Developmental Learning Center Warren Warren 1.8 mi 5.9
Central School Warren 2.2 mi 8.2
ALAN E ZIMMER CHABAD PRESCHOOL Basking Ridge 3.0 mi
BONNIE BRAE SCHOOL Liberty Corner 3.0 mi 7.8
Smalley Elementary School Bound Brook 3.4 mi 6.5
Hazelwood Elementary School Middlesex 3.3 mi 2.4
Crim Primary School Bridgewater 2.7 mi 8.6
Bound Brook High School Bound Brook 3.6 mi 5.1
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Warren 2.9 mi
Von E. Mauger Middle School Middlesex 3.5 mi 6.5
Woodland Intermediate School Middlesex 3.5 mi 4.0
Lafayette Elementary School Bound Brook 3.8 mi 5.9
Watchung Elementary School Middlesex 3.6 mi 4.1
LaMonte-Annex Elementary School Bound Brook 3.9 mi 7.0
Warren Middle School Warren 3.1 mi 7.4
Community Middle School Bound Brook 4.0 mi 8.4
Middlesex High School Middlesex 3.5 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07059 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$201,579

Median Home Value

$899,200

Median Rent

$2,099/mo

Population

16,433

College Educated

68.1%

Homeownership

88.7%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

44.8

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Kingwood Township School Frenchtown, NJ 8.7
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School Summit, NJ 8.7
Marian E. McKeown Elementary School Newton, NJ 8.7
Memorial Elementary School Freehold, NJ 8.7

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
3.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%

District

Warren Township School District
District Enrollment
1,677
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$34,315
District Rank
#1 of 5

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