Morris Plains School District


Summary:

The Morris Plains School District is a high-performing school district in New Jersey, with two schools serving students from elementary through middle school. The standout school in the district is Morris Plains Borough School, a top-ranked middle school that consistently outperforms state averages on academic assessments and boasts impressive test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

While both schools in the district have a majority white student population, Morris Plains Borough School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking 90th out of 748 middle schools in New Jersey and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 80% scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA assessments. In contrast, Mountain Way School, the district's elementary school, has slightly lower test scores but still performs well above the state average.

The Morris Plains School District as a whole demonstrates a strong commitment to student attendance and engagement, with both schools reporting chronic absenteeism rates below the state average. Additionally, the district's per-student spending varies, with Morris Plains Borough School spending $12,826 per student, while Mountain Way School spends $10,134 per student, a difference that may be worth further investigation.

District Detail

 520 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950

 (973) 531-9586

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 615 New Jersey districts

See the 2023 New Jersey District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 574

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
Help






SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
i-SD2L2_34_10770____2_2_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 253 milliseconds.