Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockaway Meadow Elementary School serves the eastern part of Parsippany, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
36%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockaway Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Rockaway Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy Hills Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
257 students attend Rockaway Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Rockaway Meadow Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rockaway Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockaway Meadow Elementary School part of?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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