Long Pond School

Summary:

Long Pond School is a public middle school located in Newton, New Jersey, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Newton Public School District, which is ranked 167 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Long Pond School consistently outperforms the state average in NJSLA/PARCC assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (18.85%) and Asian (4.19%) students. Long Pond School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking of 129 out of 748 schools in 2022-2023, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.7 and a higher spending per student of $17,040 compared to the state average and many of the surrounding schools, such as Lincoln/Roosevelt School, Mount Arlington Public School, and Allamuchy Township School.

The consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and top rankings among New Jersey middle schools suggest that Long Pond School is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. The higher spending per student may contribute to the school's strong outcomes, indicating the Newton Public School District is investing resources to provide a quality education. While the school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, the rate of 8.2% in 2021-2022 is still higher than the state's goal of 5% or less, which is an area the school and district may want to focus on to further improve student attendance and engagement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 707 Limecrest Rd
       Newton, NJ  07860


(973) 315-5256

District: Andover Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,040 Help


Feeder schools for Long Pond School:

Elementary:    Florence M. Burd

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Long Pond School ranks better than 82.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long Pond School is 7.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long Pond School is $17,040.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Long Pond School:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Pond School 129th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Long Pond School in the ranking list.)

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Andover Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover Regional School District 167th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Long Pond School

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Rank History for all students at Long Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 81.45 81st 631 87.2%
2008 79.48 120th 640 81.3%
2009 78.31 133rd 664 80.0%
2010 77.45 153rd 677 77.4%
2011 75.13 185th 684 73.0%
2012 73.36 214th 677 68.4%
2013 72.35 222nd 704 68.5%
2014 68.21 265th 717 63.0%
2015 50.12 346th 713 51.5%
2016 44.25 408th 713 42.8%
2017 46.98 376th 712 47.2%
2018 53.47 328th 716 54.2%
2019 69.34 213th 745 71.4%
2021 64.37 202nd 652 69.0%
2022 72.80 170th 745 77.2%
2023 79.76 129th 748 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Long Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.52 128th 492 74.0%
2021 48.26 172nd 401 57.1%
2022 53.36 174th 535 67.5%
2023 59.69 143rd 505 71.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Long Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.83 371st 680 45.4%
2019 66.36 232nd 703 67.0%
2021 68.87 160th 625 74.4%
2022 77.19 145th 726 80.0%
2023 75.86 157th 720 78.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Long Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.12 258th 675 61.8%
2019 72.61 187th 697 73.2%
2021 59.46 209th 635 67.1%
2022 68.92 191st 730 73.8%
2023 80.57 117th 718 83.7%
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Rank History for White students at Long Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 349th 497 29.8%
2019 54.79 216th 504 57.1%
2021 54.53 171st 435 60.7%
2022 68.22 133rd 512 74.0%
2023 70.36 128th 509 74.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Long Pond School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 231 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1989 228 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1990 234 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1991 287 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 283 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 299 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 333 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 276 4 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1996 276 4 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 305 5 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 301 4 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 396 5 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 404 2 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 319 2 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 319 2 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 404 6 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 401 9 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 390 5 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 310 3 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 330 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 308 3 5 2 0 2 0 0 320
2010 297 1 5 5 0 1 0 0 309
2011 290 6 7 8 0 0 0 0 311
2012 296 6 5 8 0 0 0 0 315
2013 236 6 5 9 0 0 0 0 256
2014 274 9 2 7 0 0 0 0 292
2015 262 3 7 8 0 0 0 0 280
2016 214 2 8 14 0 0 0 0 238
2017 212 5 8 20 0 0 0 0 245
2018 182 3 7 26 0 0 2 0 220
2019 179 7 5 26 0 0 3 0 220
2020 163 5 4 29 0 0 6 0 207
2021 161 4 5 29 0 0 8 0 207
2022 139 5 8 32 0 0 11 0 195
2023 128 7 8 36 0 0 12 0 191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Long Pond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 16.0 15.1 n/a
1989 235 16.0 14.6 n/a
1990 243 17.0 14.2 4.5
1991 296 19.0 15.5 5.1
1992 288 19.0 15.1 8
1993 304 17.5 17.4 7.2
1994 338 18.1 18.7 6.8
1995 293 18.4 15.9 6.5
1996 293 18.4 15.9 6.5
1998 323 19.9 16.2 6.8
1999 319 22.0 14.5 5.6
2000 416 21.0 19.8 7.5
2001 417 21.3 19.6 7.4
2002 333 30.9 10.8 9.3
2003 333 30.9 10.8 9.3
2004 428 34.9 12.3 7.5
2005 424 35.0 12.1 n/a
2006 409 36.0 11.4 8.1
2007 323 31.0 10.4 5
2008 343 25.0 13.7 6.7
2009 320 30.0 9.0 6.6
2010 309 24.0 12.8 7.4
2011 311 23.0 13.5 9.6
2012 315 28.4 11.0 8.6
2013 256 n/a n/a 12.9
2014 292 27.0 10.8 12.3
2015 280 26.0 10.7 8.9
2016 238 13.0 18.3 11.8
2017 245 15.2 16.1 12.7
2018 220 14.0 15.7 10
2019 220 14.0 15.7 11.8
2020 207 16.8 12.3 12.1
2021 207 23.5 8.8 11.1
2022 195 24.8 7.8 11.8
2023 191 24.8 7.7 14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Long Pond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 16.0 15.1 n/a
1989 235 16.0 14.6 n/a
1990 243 17.0 14.2 4.5
1991 296 19.0 15.5 5.1
1992 288 19.0 15.1 8
1993 304 17.5 17.4 7.2
1994 338 18.1 18.7 6.8
1995 293 18.4 15.9 6.5
1996 293 18.4 15.9 6.5
1998 323 19.9 16.2 6.8
1999 319 22.0 14.5 5.6
2000 416 21.0 19.8 7.5
2001 417 21.3 19.6 7.4
2002 333 30.9 10.8 9.3
2003 333 30.9 10.8 9.3
2004 428 34.9 12.3 7.5
2005 424 35.0 12.1 n/a
2006 409 36.0 11.4 8.1
2007 323 31.0 10.4 5
2008 343 25.0 13.7 6.7
2009 320 30.0 9.0 6.6
2010 309 24.0 12.8 7.4
2011 311 23.0 13.5 9.6
2012 315 28.4 11.0 8.6
2013 256 n/a n/a 12.9
2014 292 27.0 10.8 12.3
2015 280 26.0 10.7 8.9
2016 238 13.0 18.3 11.8
2017 245 15.2 16.1 12.7
2018 220 14.0 15.7 10
2019 220 14.0 15.7 11.8
2020 207 16.8 12.3 12.1
2021 207 23.5 8.8 11.1
2022 195 24.8 7.8 11.8
2023 191 24.8 7.7 14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Long Pond School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (1.5%) $16,785 (98.5%) $17,040

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Long Pond School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 129th of 748 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Long Pond School)74.163.2
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Andover Regional School District)74.163.2
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Long Pond School)55.651.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Andover Regional School District)55.651.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Long Pond School)50.974.1
 23.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Andover Regional School District)50.974.1
 23.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Long Pond School)47.444.4
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Andover Regional School District)47.444.4
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Long Pond School)88.972.5
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Andover Regional School District)88.972.5
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Long Pond School)71.153.9
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Andover Regional School District)71.153.9
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Long Pond School)66.773.6
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Andover Regional School District)66.773.6
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Long Pond School)4132.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Andover Regional School District)4132.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Long Pond School)94.1100
 5.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Andover Regional School District)94.1100
 5.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Long Pond School)94.1100
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Andover Regional School District)94.1100
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220191
 13.2%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic2636
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White179128
 28.5%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%14.7%
 2.8%


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Long Pond School ranks 129th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Long Pond School.

Students at Long Pond School are 67% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.


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