Mountain Way School serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Way School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Way School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain Way School often compared to?
Mountain Way Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred Vail School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mountain Way School?
208 students attend Mountain Way School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mountain Way School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Way School?
Mountain Way School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountain Way School offer ?
Mountain Way School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mountain Way School part of?
Mountain Way School is part of Morris Plains School District.
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