Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alpha Borough School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpha Borough School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alpha Borough School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alpha Borough School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpha Borough School is 0.44, 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
#1218 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
73%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha Borough School's ranking?
Alpha Borough School is ranked #1218 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alpha Borough School often compared to?
Alpha Borough Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillipsburg Elementary School, Greenwich School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alpha Borough School?
198 students attend Alpha Borough School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Alpha Borough School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Borough School?
Alpha Borough School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alpha Borough School offer ?
Alpha Borough School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alpha Borough School part of?
Alpha Borough School is part of Alpha Borough School District.
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