Morris School District

31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Morris School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,111 students in Morris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Morris School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
5,111 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
463 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Morris School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#298 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Morris   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morris   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morris   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Morris   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
177 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,204 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
32%
# Black Students
347 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
2,249 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
44%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
149
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
328
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
349
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
321
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
343
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
310
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
366
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
476
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
454
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
446
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
125
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,936 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,534 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Morris   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$141 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Morris   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,936
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Morris   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,534
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Morris   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Morris School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Normandy Park School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19a Normandy Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Morristown High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Early Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #44.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Grades: 3-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Hamilton
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfred Vail School
125 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest School
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodland School
51 Johnston Drive
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 292-2230
Grades: K-2
| 279 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morris School District?
Morris School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,111 students.
What is the rank of Morris School District?
Morris School District is ranked #295 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris School District?
44% of Morris School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris School District?
Morris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Morris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,534 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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