Serving 364 students in grades 5-8, Lopatcong Township Middle 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 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Lopatcong Township Middle 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 Lopatcong Township Middle School is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lopatcong Township Middle School?
364 students attend Lopatcong Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lopatcong Township Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopatcong Township Middle School?
Lopatcong Township Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lopatcong Township Middle School offer ?
Lopatcong Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lopatcong Township Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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