Alpine Elementary School vs Sparta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
759 students
Sparta Middle School
Sparta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary School Sparta, New Jersey | Sparta Middle School Sparta, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #152 of 1,479 | #73 of 440 |
| National rank | #581 of 50,301 | #267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Sparta | Sparta |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.0 vs 90.4).
- •Alpine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 7.9%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.2).
- •Sparta Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 759.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alpine Elementary School better than Sparta Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpine Elementary School and Sparta Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Sparta in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary School: 759. Sparta Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary School and Sparta Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Alpine Elementary School is 152nd of 1,479 and Sparta Middle School is 73rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).