Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountview Road School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountview Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountview Road School's student population of 248 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountview Road School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountview Road School is 0.56, 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
#193 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
64%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountview Road School's ranking?
Mountview Road School is ranked #193 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mountview Road School often compared to?
Mountview Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Drive School, Bee Meadow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mountview Road School?
248 students attend Mountview Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mountview Road School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountview Road School?
Mountview Road School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountview Road School offer ?
Mountview Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mountview Road School part of?
Mountview Road School is part of Hanover Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountview Road School located?
Mountview Road School is located in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Morris Plains, NJ.
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