Hopatcong Borough School District

The Hopatcong Borough School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools display a mix of academic performance, with Tulsa Trail Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school in the district, while other schools, particularly Hopatcong High School, face challenges in meeting state academic standards.

Tulsa Trail Elementary is the top-performing school in the Hopatcong Borough School District, ranking 534 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Hopatcong High School struggles to meet state academic standards, with proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts and Mathematics falling below the state averages.

The district's schools face challenges related to student demographics, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors. The district has a diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and African American representation. Chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, ranging from 13.1% at Hopatcong Middle School to 22.9% at Hopatcong High School. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the district may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance.