Top Rankings
Morris Hills Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,634 students in Morris Hills Regional 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 Morris Hills Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,634 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Morris Hills Regional 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
224 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
845 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
33%
# Black Students
89 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,368 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
52%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
-
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
634
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
680
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
608
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
620
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
92
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,192 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,895 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,192
$27,145
Spending / Student
$33,895
$26,033
Best Morris Hills Regional School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morris Knolls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Knoll Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,634 students.
What is the rank of Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District is ranked #179 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris Hills Regional School District?
52% of Morris Hills Regional School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Morris Hills Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,895 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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