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The grade covers the public school district serving Alpha, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alpha’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 374 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Alpha’s, its schools beat 56%, higher than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,853 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Alpha’s grade
C+: better than 38% of New Jersey school districts. Test scores are below the New Jersey average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Alpha, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Alpha
Alpha Borough School
Grades PK–8 · 215 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Alpha’s public schools are run by Alpha Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Alpha vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Alpha’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | C+ | Alpha Borough |
Every school in Alpha
1 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Alpha’s schools
Are Alpha’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Alpha children attend score below 62% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Alpha in?
Alpha Borough School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 215 students in 1 schools (2024–25).
How much does Alpha spend per student?
$26,853 in Alpha Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Alpha families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Alpha → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.