Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Tabor Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Tabor Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
34%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Tabor Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Tabor Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Tabor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln, Littleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Tabor Elementary School?
371 students attend Mount Tabor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mount Tabor Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Tabor Elementary School?
Mount Tabor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Tabor Elementary School offer ?
Mount Tabor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Tabor Elementary School part of?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Tabor Elementary School located?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is located in the Tabor neighborhood of Mount Tabor, NJ.
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