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#1051 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 43% in state
Sparta Middle School
Middle School · Sparta Township Public School District · Sparta, NJ
A Sparta Township Public School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 MAIN STREET, Sparta, NJ 07871
- Math 54% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sparta Middle School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sparta 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Pope John Xxiii Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 5–7 | 3.5 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Sussex County Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 563 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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
Sparta Middle School is listed in Sparta Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparta Middle School
Sparta Middle School is a public middle school in Sparta, NJ, part of Sparta Township Public School District, serving approximately 747 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparta Middle School
What grades does Sparta Middle School serve?
Sparta Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparta Middle School rank in NJ?
Sparta Middle School ranks #1,051 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sparta Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparta Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sparta Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparta Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sparta Middle School a charter school?
No, Sparta Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sparta Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sparta Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparta Middle School?
5.0% of students at Sparta Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (973) 729-3151
- Area population (ZIP 07871)
- 21,167
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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