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#413 of 534 private schools in NJ

Pope John Xxiii Middle School

Middle School · Sparta, NJ

A private middle school in Sparta, NJ serving grades 5th – 7th.

Private

28 ANDOVER RD, Sparta, NJ 07871

  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment251
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Pope John Xxiii Middle 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.1%
Hispanic8.0%
Asian4.4%
Black3.2%
Two or More2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Long Pond SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.15–82.0 mi193Compare →
Northern Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.9 mi50Compare →
Sparta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–83.5 mi747Compare →
Halsted Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.45–84.6 mi296Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pope John Xxiii Middle School is listed in Sparta, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Pope John Xxiii Middle School

Pope John Xxiii Middle School is a private middle school in Sparta, NJ, serving approximately 251 students in grades 5th-7th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pope John Xxiii Middle School

What grades does Pope John Xxiii Middle School serve?

Pope John Xxiii Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.

How many students attend Pope John Xxiii Middle School?

Pope John Xxiii Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope John Xxiii Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pope John Xxiii Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pope John Xxiii Middle School rank in NJ?

Pope John Xxiii Middle School ranks #413 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Pope John Xxiii Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pope John Xxiii Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pope John Xxiii Middle School a private school?

Yes, Pope John Xxiii Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Pope John Xxiii Middle School a religious school?

Pope John Xxiii Middle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 7th
Enrollment
251
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sussex County
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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