Alexander Hamilton

24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 248 students in grades 3-5, Alexander Hamilton ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alexander Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Alexander Hamilton's student population of 248 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Alexander Hamilton ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Hamilton is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1027 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
36%
48%
49%
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
56%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
30%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexander Hamilton's ranking?
Alexander Hamilton is ranked #1027 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alexander Hamilton often compared to?
Alexander Hamiltonis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton?
248 students attend Alexander Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Alexander Hamilton students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander Hamilton offer ?
Alexander Hamilton offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Hamilton part of?
Alexander Hamilton is part of Morris School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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