Mount Olive Middle School

Summary:

Mount Olive Middle School is a public middle school located in Budd Lake, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,109 students. The school is part of the Mount Olive Township School District, which is ranked 192 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Olive Middle School consistently ranks in the top 30% of New Jersey middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 94 and 203 over the past 7 years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average in NJSLA/PARCC assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with 73.4% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 55.7%. Additionally, 100% of 7th-grade students and 62.4% of 8th-grade students are proficient or better in Algebra I, showcasing the school's strength in advanced math courses. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (14.61%) and Hispanic (17.67%) students compared to the surrounding schools, is a unique characteristic, and the strong academic performance of the school's African American and Hispanic students is particularly noteworthy.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hackettstown Middle School and Hopatcong Middle School, Mount Olive Middle School consistently outperforms them on NJSLA assessments in both ELA and Mathematics. The school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.8% to 10.9% over the past 5 years, is also lower than many of the nearby schools, suggesting a high level of student engagement and a positive school climate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 160 Wolfe Road
       Budd Lake, NJ  07828


(973) 691-4006

District: Mount Olive Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,624 Help


Students who attend Mount Olive Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mount Olive High School

Feeder schools for Mount Olive Middle School:

Elementary:    Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary School
    Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
    Tinc Rd. Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  1,109

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Asian:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Olive Middle School ranks better than 72.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Mount Olive Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), Hispanic (17.7%), Asian (14.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Olive Middle School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Olive Middle School is $9,624.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mount Olive Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Olive Middle School 203rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Mount Olive Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Olive Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Olive Township School District 192nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Olive Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.49 79th 574 86.2%
2004 78.42 143rd 588 75.7%
2005 80.80 104th 599 82.6%
2006 70.94 232nd 615 62.3%
2007 76.48 156th 631 75.3%
2008 76.55 145th 640 77.3%
2009 75.49 173rd 664 73.9%
2010 76.53 163rd 677 75.9%
2011 77.36 150th 684 78.1%
2012 77.84 161st 677 76.2%
2013 77.06 165th 704 76.6%
2014 79.59 142nd 717 80.2%
2015 52.07 338th 713 52.6%
2016 80.13 101st 713 85.8%
2017 83.13 94th 712 86.8%
2018 81.49 101st 716 85.9%
2019 79.81 128th 745 82.8%
2021 66.95 186th 652 71.5%
2022 72.53 174th 745 76.6%
2023 68.22 203rd 748 72.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.87 4th 202 98.0%
2019 91.85 12th 227 94.7%
2021 64.31 33rd 197 83.2%
2022 47.65 112th 270 58.5%
2023 67.99 49th 288 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.02 85th 471 82.0%
2019 69.03 108th 492 78.0%
2021 53.88 143rd 401 64.3%
2022 57.87 150th 535 72.0%
2023 59.69 142nd 505 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.65 52nd 522 90.0%
2019 81.21 37th 541 93.2%
2021 60.63 104th 467 77.7%
2022 73.70 64th 549 88.3%
2023 67.08 100th 568 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 73rd 680 89.3%
2019 82.27 110th 703 84.4%
2021 66.07 173rd 625 72.3%
2022 73.10 179th 726 75.3%
2023 73.63 170th 720 76.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.25 81st 675 88.0%
2019 82.77 105th 697 84.9%
2021 66.97 178th 635 72.0%
2022 71.05 178th 730 75.6%
2023 67.29 204th 718 71.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.52 29th 200 85.5%
2019 76.88 37th 199 81.4%
2021 56.80 62nd 147 57.8%
2022 66.37 73rd 200 63.5%
2023 62.67 80th 201 60.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 74th 326 77.3%
2019 81.48 36th 326 89.0%
2021 81.50 26th 291 91.1%
2022 84.86 24th 356 93.3%
2023 77.91 44th 361 87.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.26 28th 504 94.4%
2019 88.17 32nd 524 93.9%
2021 71.81 80th 480 83.3%
2022 56.15 196th 591 66.8%
2023 62.18 165th 587 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Olive Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.44 48th 497 90.3%
2019 75.91 90th 504 82.1%
2021 44.37 226th 435 48.0%
2022 60.90 179th 512 65.0%
2023 54.04 221st 509 56.6%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.4)
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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, January 20, 2019

Open Quote The best school I've ever been to. I love it a lot and the place itself is amazing. I recommend greatly. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Open Quote Very good school, very educational Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Open Quote i hate this school but i love some of my teachers Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Open Quote this school doesn't know how to handle anything and the "principal" doesn't know how to manage a school. they just dont care Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Olive Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 921 54 62 99 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
2003 921 54 62 99 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
2004 870 60 67 95 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2005 884 61 80 106 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
2006 894 70 97 109 2 n/a n/a 0 1172
2007 936 70 102 114 1 n/a n/a 0 1223
2008 932 65 90 110 0 n/a n/a 0 1197
2009 903 70 80 113 0 0 1 0 1167
2010 851 81 104 120 0 1 7 0 1164
2011 800 90 99 130 1 1 22 0 1143
2012 785 88 112 143 1 1 18 0 1148
2013 822 72 111 140 0 0 12 0 1157
2014 850 62 135 142 0 2 15 0 1206
2015 825 73 153 134 1 2 23 0 1211
2016 574 56 117 107 1 2 23 0 880
2017 698 74 138 162 0 1 30 0 1103
2018 663 69 142 166 0 1 22 0 1063
2019 644 63 146 183 1 0 27 0 1064
2020 628 84 144 203 0 0 31 0 1090
2021 636 95 148 201 1 0 33 0 1114
2022 594 97 157 193 0 1 56 0 1098
2023 605 87 162 196 1 1 54 3 1109

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 Mount Olive Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1136 84.0 13.5 8.9
2003 1136 84.0 13.5 8.9
2004 1092 91.6 11.9 9.1
2005 1132 97.0 11.7 n/a
2006 1172 95.0 12.3 8.9
2007 1223 93.0 13.2 10.3
2008 1197 73.0 16.4 9.7
2009 1167 82.3 10.7 10.7
2010 1164 73.0 15.9 13.2
2011 1143 72.0 15.8 15
2012 1148 73.3 15.6 14.7
2013 1157 87.6 13.2 13.4
2014 1206 86.0 14.0 14.7
2015 1211 91.0 13.3 12.4
2016 880 93.0 9.4 15.9
2017 1103 94.6 11.6 13.4
2018 1063 94.3 11.2 14.4
2019 1064 90.8 11.7 13.6
2020 1090 90.3 12.0 14.4
2021 1114 97.3 11.4 5.6
2022 1098 100.9 10.8 9.8
2023 1109 103.3 10.7 16.4

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 Mount Olive Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1136 84.0 13.5 8.9
2003 1136 84.0 13.5 8.9
2004 1092 91.6 11.9 9.1
2005 1132 97.0 11.7 n/a
2006 1172 95.0 12.3 8.9
2007 1223 93.0 13.2 10.3
2008 1197 73.0 16.4 9.7
2009 1167 82.3 10.7 10.7
2010 1164 73.0 15.9 13.2
2011 1143 72.0 15.8 15
2012 1148 73.3 15.6 14.7
2013 1157 87.6 13.2 13.4
2014 1206 86.0 14.0 14.7
2015 1211 91.0 13.3 12.4
2016 880 93.0 9.4 15.9
2017 1103 94.6 11.6 13.4
2018 1063 94.3 11.2 14.4
2019 1064 90.8 11.7 13.6
2020 1090 90.3 12.0 14.4
2021 1114 97.3 11.4 5.6
2022 1098 100.9 10.8 9.8
2023 1109 103.3 10.7 16.4

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 Mount Olive Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $367 (3.8%) $9,257 (96.2%) $9,624

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Olive Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 203rd of 748 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Middle School)79.854.2
 25.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Township School District)79.854.3
 25.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Middle School)5944.4
 14.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Township School District)5944.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Middle School)87.573.4
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Township School District)87.573.4
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Middle School)62.744.9
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Township School District)62.744.9
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Mount Olive Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Mount Olive Township School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Middle School)86.368.2
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Township School District)86.368.2
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Middle School)197.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Township School District)197.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Mount Olive Middle School)80.862.4
 18.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Mount Olive Township School District)80.862.4
 18.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Algebra II (Mount Olive Middle School)10096.4
 3.6%
   8th Grade Algebra II (Mount Olive Township School District)10096.4
 3.6%
   8th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)90.872.6
 18.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Mount Olive Middle School)83.167.1
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mount Olive Township School District)59.846.5
 13.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Mount Olive Middle School)10096.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Mount Olive Township School District)66.996.4
 29.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10641109
 4.2%
African American6387
 38.1%
American Indian11
Asian146162
 11%
Hispanic183196
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White644605
 6.1%
Two or More Races2754
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%16.4%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Olive Middle School

Mount Olive Middle School ranks 203rd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mount Olive Middle School are 55% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mount Olive Middle School usually go on to attend Mount Olive High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,109 students attended Mount Olive Middle School.


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