Top Rankings
Morris School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,198 students in Morris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Morris School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
10 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
5,198 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Morris School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
170 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,340 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
33%
# Black Students
362 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
2,158 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
42%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
361
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
346
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
376
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
484
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
491
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
426
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
444
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
129
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,451 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,073 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,451
$27,145
Spending / Student
$27,073
$26,033
Best Morris School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Normandy Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19a Normandy Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Hamilton
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Grades: 3-5
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Morristown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Early Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfred Vail School
Magnet School
125 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest School
Magnet School
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette Learning Center
Magnet School
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodland School
Magnet School
51 Johnston Drive
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 292-2230
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 292-2230
Grades: K-2
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morris School District?
Morris School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,198 students.
What is the rank of Morris School District?
Morris School District is ranked #279 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris School District?
45% of Morris School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris School District?
Morris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Morris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,073 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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