Top Rankings
Hanover Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,226 students in Hanover Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hanover Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,226 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hanover Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
151 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
34%
# Black Students
39 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
786 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
64%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
114
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,765 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,729 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,765
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,729
$25,828
Best Hanover Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountview Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Mountview Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Drive School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Salem Drive
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2440
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2440
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Bee Meadow School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Reynolds Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2419
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Junior School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2427
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2427
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,226 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District is ranked #188 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Township School District?
64% of Hanover Township School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hanover Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,729 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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