Mohawk Avenue School

Summary:

Mohawk Avenue School is an elementary school located in Sparta, New Jersey, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 220 students. It is part of the Sparta Township Public School District, which is ranked 196 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mohawk Avenue School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.55%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 49.13% to 82.01% white students. Academically, the school's performance on NJSLA tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, with 46.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 50.9% proficient or better in math, compared to 42% and 45.9% statewide, respectively. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.0% in 2016-2017 to 18.2% in 2021-2022. Additionally, Mohawk Avenue School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.6% to 6.31%, significantly lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 4.22% to 39.08%.

Compared to nearby schools like White Rock Elementary School, Hardyston Township Elementary School, and Merriam Avenue School, Mohawk Avenue School performs relatively well academically. However, its demographic profile, with a high percentage of white students and low percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch, suggests it may serve a more affluent population than some of the other schools in the area. The school's increase in chronic absenteeism is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and action to support student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public 3

 18 Mohawk Avneue
       Sparta, NJ  07871


(973) 729-1289

District: Sparta Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
566th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,749 Help


Students who attend Mohawk Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Sparta Middle School
High:    Sparta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Asian:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mohawk Avenue School ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.02. (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 Mohawk Avenue School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Sparta Township Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (11.8%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sparta Township Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mohawk Avenue School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Sparta Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mohawk Avenue School is $9,749. 1 elementary schools in the Sparta Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mohawk Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mohawk Avenue School 566th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Mohawk Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Sparta Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta Township Public School District 196th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mohawk Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.33 347th 1352 74.3%
2018 75.82 349th 1353 74.2%
2019 70.20 444th 1360 67.4%
2021 59.27 471st 1317 64.2%
2022 67.64 454th 1345 66.2%
2023 58.02 566th 1342 57.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.97 268th 411 34.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.51 269th 1001 73.1%
2019 68.10 251st 1007 75.1%
2021 54.79 316th 868 63.6%
2022 67.44 239th 949 74.8%
2023 54.76 348th 958 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.34 37th 942 96.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.19 361st 1333 72.9%
2019 79.99 243rd 1331 81.7%
2021 62.16 425th 1290 67.1%
2022 70.14 421st 1326 68.3%
2023 50.56 635th 1318 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.13 315th 1334 76.4%
2019 60.04 549th 1335 58.9%
2021 56.43 489th 1297 62.3%
2022 62.73 488th 1324 63.1%
2023 65.00 455th 1315 65.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.40 282nd 339 16.8%
2023 64.76 122nd 346 64.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.34 406th 896 54.7%
2022 80.56 136th 953 85.7%
2023 71.75 219th 982 77.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mohawk Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 344th 1022 66.3%
2019 54.26 476th 1023 53.5%
2021 45.87 497th 964 48.4%
2022 51.35 482nd 976 50.6%
2023 35.02 664th 975 31.9%
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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.

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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Enrollment information for Mohawk Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 196 1 8 13 0 1 0 0 219
2016 204 4 2 12 0 0 0 0 222
2017 198 3 8 12 0 0 0 0 221
2018 179 5 5 6 0 0 1 0 196
2019 194 3 5 4 0 1 0 0 207
2020 187 5 7 12 0 1 0 0 212
2021 170 5 8 19 1 2 1 0 206
2022 195 5 9 21 0 0 1 0 231
2023 175 6 12 26 0 0 1 0 220

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 Mohawk Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 219 17.0 12.8 3.7
2016 222 17.0 13.0 3.6
2017 221 16.5 13.3 4.1
2018 196 16.5 11.8 6.6
2019 207 16.5 12.5 3.4
2020 212 18.5 11.4 2.8
2021 206 19.5 10.5 6.3
2022 231 20.5 11.2 2.6
2023 220 18.9 11.6 3.6

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 Mohawk Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 219 17.0 12.8 3.7
2016 222 17.0 13.0 3.6
2017 221 16.5 13.3 4.1
2018 196 16.5 11.8 6.6
2019 207 16.5 12.5 3.4
2020 212 18.5 11.4 2.8
2021 206 19.5 10.5 6.3
2022 231 20.5 11.2 2.6
2023 220 18.9 11.6 3.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mohawk Avenue School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,749

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mohawk Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 444th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 566th of 1342 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Avenue School)5946.7
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Township Public School District)5946.7
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Avenue School)69.950.9
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sparta Township Public School District)69.950.9
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students207220
 6.3%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian512
 140%
Hispanic426
 550%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White194175
 9.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.4%3.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mohawk Avenue School

Students at Mohawk Avenue School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

Mohawk Avenue School ranks 566th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Mohawk Avenue School.

Students who attend Mohawk Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sparta Middle School
High : Sparta High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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