Summary:
The 07843 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Hopatcong Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school is part of the Hopatcong Borough School District, which is ranked 498 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hopatcong Middle School has seen its statewide ranking decline in recent years, going from 559 out of 748 in 2022-2023 to 578 out of 743 in 2023-2024 and 578 out of 752 in 2024-2025, all with a 1-star rating. Student performance on standardized tests is generally below state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 34.7% to 46.2% and in math from 20.2% to 39.5%, compared to state averages of 53.6% to 57% and 39.8% to 46.7%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 35.15%.
Despite a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio of 12.8, Hopatcong Middle School appears to be facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and overall school quality. The data suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and the school's overall standing within the state.
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