Summary:
The 07871 zip code area of Sparta, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with Sparta High School and Sparta Middle School standing out as the top-performing institutions, consistently ranking among the best in the state.
Sparta High School is a standout, ranked among the top 100 high schools in New Jersey with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with over 70% proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts and NJSLA/Algebra II, as well as an impressive 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. In contrast, Sussex County Technical School and Sussex County Technology Charter School struggle with lower proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics.
The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student, ranging from $8,083 at Alpine Elementary School to $78,633 at Northern Hills Academy. This raises questions about the relationship between funding and academic outcomes, as the top-performing schools in the area, Sparta High School and Sparta Middle School, do not necessarily have the highest per-student spending.
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