Sparta Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,267 students in Sparta Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Sparta Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Sparta Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
389 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
33%
# Black Students
82 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
2,588 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
79%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
187
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
260
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
275
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
61
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,203 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Sparta Township Public School District?
Sparta Township Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,267 students.
What is the rank of Sparta Township Public School District?
Sparta Township Public School District is ranked #208 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta Township Public School District?
79% of Sparta Township Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta Township Public School District?
Sparta Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Sparta Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,203 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
