H W Mountz Elementary School

Summary:

H W Mountz Elementary School is a public school in Spring Lake, New Jersey, serving 152 students in grades PK-8 and part of the highly-ranked Spring Lake Borough School District.

H W Mountz Elementary is an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top 3-202 elementary schools in New Jersey over the past decade. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 77th out of 1,342 elementary schools statewide and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel academically, with 80% or more proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54.5-100% proficient or better in Mathematics, far surpassing the state averages. H W Mountz also has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2-5% in recent years, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Shark River Hills Elementary (18.9%) and Belmar Elementary (14.2%).

However, H W Mountz Elementary has a predominantly white student population, over 96% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Shark River Hills Elementary (60% white) and Bradley Beach Elementary (30.73% white). While the school's academic excellence is commendable, this racial homogeneity may present challenges in addressing the needs of a more diverse student body. Additionally, the school spends $25,190 per student, higher than the state average and many surrounding schools, which raises questions about the effective use of these additional resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 411 Tuttle Ave
       Spring Lake, NJ  07762


(732) 449-6380

District: Spring Lake Borough

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,190 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.1 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
African American:
1.3%
Hispanic:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2% Help


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Compare Details H W Mountz Elementary School ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details H W Mountz Elementary School ranks better than 99.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.85. (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 (97.4%), African American (1.3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H W Mountz Elementary School is 7.1. (See more...)
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Compare H W Mountz Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H W Mountz Elementary School is $25,190.
Schooldigger Rankings:

H W Mountz Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks H W Mountz Elementary School 5th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See H W Mountz Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Spring Lake Borough:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Borough 17th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H W Mountz Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.88 139th 1204 88.5%
2004 86.32 37th 1298 97.1%
2005 84.59 50th 1303 96.2%
2006 86.53 7th 1314 99.5%
2007 86.31 4th 1329 99.7%
2008 87.26 8th 1338 99.4%
2009 86.01 70th 1346 94.8%
2010 83.14 128th 1354 90.5%
2011 84.78 81st 1360 94.0%
2012 88.26 18th 1363 98.7%
2013 88.37 23rd 1367 98.3%
2014 91.08 3rd 1363 99.8%
2015 97.04 5th 1357 99.6%
2016 94.96 24th 1346 98.2%
2017 92.69 39th 1352 97.1%
2018 86.90 142nd 1353 89.5%
2019 83.41 202nd 1360 85.1%
2021 93.72 65th 1317 95.1%
2022 91.75 99th 1345 92.6%
2023 92.42 77th 1342 94.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.98 171st 1001 82.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.91 17th 1333 98.7%
2021 91.54 77th 1290 94.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.06 15th 1334 98.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.62 138th 1022 86.5%
2021 89.25 48th 964 95.0%
2022 99.52 1st 976 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for H W Mountz Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.55 94th 574 83.6%
2004 52.94 366th 588 37.8%
2005 88.56 14th 599 97.7%
2006 87.68 19th 615 96.9%
2007 89.52 2nd 631 99.7%
2008 91.67 3rd 640 99.5%
2009 91.28 2nd 664 99.7%
2010 88.76 14th 677 97.9%
2011 85.89 47th 684 93.1%
2012 77.25 172nd 677 74.6%
2013 77.04 166th 704 76.4%
2014 85.98 54th 717 92.5%
2015 89.90 26th 713 96.4%
2016 95.45 4th 713 99.4%
2017 88.94 38th 712 94.7%
2018 95.58 4th 716 99.4%
2019 84.28 69th 745 90.7%
2021 97.36 10th 652 98.5%
2022 97.07 8th 745 98.9%
2023 96.85 5th 748 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 17th 680 97.5%
2019 92.57 18th 703 97.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.15 5th 697 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at H W Mountz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.86 6th 497 98.8%
2021 95.33 9th 435 97.9%
2022 99.52 1st 512 99.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Open Quote A Blue Ribbon school consistently among the top schools in the state. Extended PreK, after school care and enrichment are offered. Unique after school cultural enrichment available at nearby Community House with dancing,singing and acting lessons for preK to 12 grade. Parents/PTA, Board and administration work together for continual improvement and academic excellence.Small class size and experienced, enthusiastic teachers maintain an orderly school where learning takes place. Limited numbers of out of district tuition students are admitted. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Open Quote H. W. Mountz School has cutting edge curriculum and outstanding teachers. The schools utilizes state of the art equipment for the teachers and the students. The staff are extremely gifted at finding creative ways to enhance the education of our children. For years I paid and sent my children to private school, I am sorry that I did not take full advantage of the resources that were available to me. My child has increased her proficiency in both math and english. Her reading comprehension and writing skills have also improved dramatically. We have a corporative parent/teacher rapport and a board that cares about the education of our children. I have only good things to say about our experience! Close Quote



Enrollment information for H W Mountz Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1989 184 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1990 175 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1991 153 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1992 171 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 184 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 200 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1995 248 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 248 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 303 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 325 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 315 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 311 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 288 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 288 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 293 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2005 282 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2006 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 252 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 252 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 256 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 262
2010 252 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 262
2011 253 0 2 10 0 2 0 0 267
2012 258 0 5 4 0 2 0 0 269
2013 251 0 6 2 0 2 0 0 261
2014 232 0 7 2 0 3 0 0 244
2015 208 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 213
2016 201 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 207
2017 188 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 196
2018 186 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 196
2019 169 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 176
2020 138 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 147
2021 163 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 169
2022 153 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 159
2023 148 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 152

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 H W Mountz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 199 15.0 13.2 n/a
1989 186 17.0 10.9 n/a
1990 179 16.0 11.1 n/a
1991 156 16.0 9.7 1.3
1992 176 15.0 11.7 1.1
1993 189 15.6 12.1 1.6
1994 206 17.8 11.6 0.5
1995 253 21.0 12.0 n/a
1996 253 21.0 12.0 n/a
1998 310 25.0 12.4 0.3
1999 330 25.0 13.2 n/a
2000 318 29.0 11.0 0
2001 316 29.3 10.8 0.6
2002 291 26.5 11.0 0.7
2003 291 26.5 11.0 0.7
2004 296 26.0 11.4 0
2005 287 26.0 11.0 n/a
2006 282 25.0 11.3 0
2007 253 24.0 10.5 0
2008 254 19.0 13.4 n/a
2009 262 23.1 9.5 0
2010 262 19.0 13.7 1.5
2011 267 19.4 13.7 1.1
2012 269 24.6 10.9 1.1
2013 261 26.0 10.0 0
2014 244 27.0 9.0 3.7
2015 213 27.0 7.8 0
2016 207 27.0 7.6 0
2017 196 25.6 7.6 0
2018 196 26.0 7.5 0
2019 176 27.0 6.5 0
2020 147 24.7 5.9 2
2021 169 23.0 7.3 1.8
2022 159 22.6 7.0 1.9
2023 152 21.4 7.1 2

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 H W Mountz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 199 15.0 13.2 n/a
1989 186 17.0 10.9 n/a
1990 179 16.0 11.1 n/a
1991 156 16.0 9.7 1.3
1992 176 15.0 11.7 1.1
1993 189 15.6 12.1 1.6
1994 206 17.8 11.6 0.5
1995 253 21.0 12.0 n/a
1996 253 21.0 12.0 n/a
1998 310 25.0 12.4 0.3
1999 330 25.0 13.2 n/a
2000 318 29.0 11.0 0
2001 316 29.3 10.8 0.6
2002 291 26.5 11.0 0.7
2003 291 26.5 11.0 0.7
2004 296 26.0 11.4 0
2005 287 26.0 11.0 n/a
2006 282 25.0 11.3 0
2007 253 24.0 10.5 0
2008 254 19.0 13.4 n/a
2009 262 23.1 9.5 0
2010 262 19.0 13.7 1.5
2011 267 19.4 13.7 1.1
2012 269 24.6 10.9 1.1
2013 261 26.0 10.0 0
2014 244 27.0 9.0 3.7
2015 213 27.0 7.8 0
2016 207 27.0 7.6 0
2017 196 25.6 7.6 0
2018 196 26.0 7.5 0
2019 176 27.0 6.5 0
2020 147 24.7 5.9 2
2021 169 23.0 7.3 1.8
2022 159 22.6 7.0 1.9
2023 152 21.4 7.1 2

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 H W Mountz Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,406 (5.6%) $23,784 (94.4%) $25,190

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H W Mountz Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 1342 Elementary schools
 9.1%
Ranks 69th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 5th of 748 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (H W Mountz Elementary School)68.880
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Borough)68.880
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (H W Mountz Elementary School)81.390
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Borough)81.390
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (H W Mountz Elementary School)8485
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Borough)8485
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.449.4
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (H W Mountz Elementary School)84100
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Borough)84100
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (H W Mountz Elementary School)86.688.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Borough)86.688.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (H W Mountz Elementary School)86.658.9
 27.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Borough)86.658.9
 27.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (H W Mountz Elementary School)64.3100
 35.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Borough)64.3100
 35.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (H W Mountz Elementary School)35.757.2
 21.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Borough)35.757.2
 21.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (H W Mountz Elementary School)93.8100
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Borough)93.8100
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (H W Mountz Elementary School)92.381.8
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Borough)92.381.8
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (H W Mountz Elementary School)10090.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Borough)10090.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (H W Mountz Elementary School)81.854.5
 27.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Borough)81.854.5
 27.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
End of Course Algebra I (H W Mountz Elementary School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Spring Lake Borough)100100
   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 Students176152
 13.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White169148
 12.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%2%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about H W Mountz Elementary School

Yes. H W Mountz Elementary School ranks in the top 5.7% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at H W Mountz Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended H W Mountz Elementary 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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