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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,237 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,237 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hanover Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 648 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
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
13%
10%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
33%
# Black Students
30 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
801 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
65%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
122
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
22
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,509 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,483 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,509
$27,145
Spending / Student
$27,483
$26,033
Best Hanover Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountview Road School
Magnet 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
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Drive School
Magnet 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
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Bee Meadow School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Junior School
Magnet 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
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,237 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District is ranked #188 out of 648 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?
65% of Hanover Township School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $27,483 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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