Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Horeb School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Horeb 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Horeb School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Horeb School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Horeb School is 0.62, 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
#155 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Horeb School's ranking?
Mt. Horeb School is ranked #155 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mt. Horeb School often compared to?
Mt. Horeb Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mt. Horeb School?
248 students attend Mt. Horeb School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mt. Horeb School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Horeb School?
Mt. Horeb School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Horeb School offer ?
Mt. Horeb School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Horeb School part of?
Mt. Horeb School is part of Warren Township School District.
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