Serving 471 students in grades 4-5, Helen Morgan School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Helen Morgan School's student population of 471 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Helen Morgan School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Morgan School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Helen Morgan School is ranked #745 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Helen Morgan School often compared to?
Helen Morgan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byram Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Helen Morgan School?
471 students attend Helen Morgan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Helen Morgan School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Morgan School?
Helen Morgan School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen Morgan School offer ?
Helen Morgan School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Helen Morgan School part of?
Helen Morgan School is part of Sparta Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Helen Morgan School located?
Helen Morgan School is located in the Lake Mohawk neighborhood of Sparta, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Lake Mohawk.
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