Serving 279 students in grades 3-5, Andover Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)42%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)30%
26%
Black
(15-16)17%
16%
White
(15-16)46%
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)7%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Andover Morris Elementary School?
279 students attend Andover Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Andover Morris Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andover Morris Elementary School?
Andover Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Andover Morris Elementary School offer ?
Andover Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Andover Morris Elementary School part of?
Andover Morris Elementary School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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