- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparta, NJ
Sparta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341551000360
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sparta, NJ.
School address
District: Sparta Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341551000360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sparta Middle School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 341551000360 · Sparta, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 9.8:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High School (1,025 students)
Sparta Middle School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sparta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta High Sc
Sparta High School
1,025 students
- This school
Sparta Middle School
762 students
- Alpine Element
Alpine Elementary School
759 students
- Helen Morgan S
Helen Morgan School
499 students
- Mohawk Avenue 236
Mohawk Avenue School
236 students
What this shows Sparta Middle School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Middle School compares
Sparta Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Sparta Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sparta Township Public School District reports $27,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen Morgan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Middle School
How many students attend Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparta, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta Middle School?
3.2% of students at Sparta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Middle School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Sparta, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sparta Middle School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sparta, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in Sparta Township Public School District?
Besides Sparta Middle School, Sparta Township Public School District also operates Sparta High School (1,025 students), Alpine Elementary School (759 students), and Helen Morgan School (499 students). See the Sparta Township Public School District district page for the complete list.