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Salem Drive School

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Salem Drive School ranks 335 th of 1347 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

335^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,347 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of New Jersey elementary schools

Summary

Salem Drive School is an exceptional elementary school located in Whippany, New Jersey, serving 236 students in grades K-5. As part of the Hanover Township School District, which is ranked 159 out of 609 districts in the state, Salem Drive School consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in New Jersey.

The school's academic performance is truly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 80.5% of 5th-grade students at Salem Drive School were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to 52.7% statewide and 69.2% in the district. Similarly, 80.4% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/Mathematics, compared to 46.7% statewide and 70.9% in the district. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its female and special education student subgroups, which often rank in the top 10% of New Jersey elementary schools.

When comparing Salem Drive School to nearby schools in the Hanover Township School District and the Morris School District, it becomes clear that the Hanover Township district as a whole performs well, with all three of its elementary schools ranking in the top 50% of New Jersey. However, some of the nearby schools in the Morris School District have lower rankings for their student subgroups, highlighting the importance of addressing the needs of all learners. Overall, Salem Drive School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, delivering consistently high academic achievement and a focus on equity that makes it a model for other schools in the region.

245

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,615

Per pupil spending ?

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

29 Salem Drive
Whippany, NJ 07981

(973) 515-2440

District: Hanover Township School District

Students who attend Salem Drive School usually attend:

Middle:	Memorial Junior School
High:	Whippany Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Asian:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (64% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg61%

New Jersey avg46%

335^th of 1,347

New Jersey public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Hanover Township School District

159^th of 609Hanover Township School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	335 of 1347	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.3	165 of 1338	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	321 of 1342	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	87.7	159 of 1345	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	326 of 1317	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	381 of 1360	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	412 of 1353	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.4	636 of 1352	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.7	527 of 1346	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.2	395 of 1357	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	74.5	379 of 1363	72.2%	★★★★☆
2013	72.7	429 of 1367	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.0	366 of 1363	73.1%	★★★★☆
2011	77.2	301 of 1360	77.9%	★★★★☆
2010	74.7	345 of 1354	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	77.8	266 of 1346	80.2%	★★★★☆
2008	71.1	437 of 1338	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	80.0	133 of 1329	90.0%	★★★★★
2006	81.4	122 of 1314	90.7%	★★★★★
2005	84.2	60 of 1303	95.4%	★★★★★
2004	78.8	222 of 1298	82.9%	★★★★☆
2003	87.7	49 of 1204	95.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	74.4	342 of 1326	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.7	102 of 1317	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	78.2	286 of 1318	78.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.1	135 of 1326	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	268 of 1290	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.1	407 of 1331	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	487 of 1333	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	353 of 1318	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	235 of 1313	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	336 of 1315	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	232 of 1324	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	66.0	387 of 1297	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.1	349 of 1335	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	314 of 1334	76.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	128 of 1023	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	91.3	64 of 1001	93.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	324 of 970	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.5	220 of 963	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.4	368 of 975	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.7	211 of 976	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	59.1	339 of 964	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.6	488 of 1023	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.8	489 of 1022	52.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)87th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2025)74th percentile~ school

Male (2025)73rd percentile~ school

White (2025)67th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics68%+21 vs state

English Language Arts65%+15 vs state

Science49%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)						NJSLA Mathematics (2025)					NJSLA Algebra I (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Drive School	Public	K-5	29 Salem Drive	Whippany	07981	Morris County	Hanover Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 515-2440	245	26	9.4	2.4%	169 (69.0%)	12 (4.9%)	30 (12.2%)	18 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.5%)	76.5	335^th of 1347 public elementary schools	75.1%		87.3	165^th of 1338 public elementary schools	87.7%	170	48.8		44.2	70.6	80.5				51.2	80.4	70.8						$9,615	$29	$9,586
Mountview Road School	Public	K-5	30 Mountview Road	Morris Plains	07950	Morris County	Hanover Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 637-1550	276	26	10.6	10.1%	170 (61.6%)	11 (4.0%)	50 (18.1%)	27 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	84.6	206^th of 1347 public elementary schools	84.7%		81.6	259^th of 1338 public elementary schools	80.6%	53	60.8		54.8	67.5	82.6				73.8	67.5	78.3						$8,505	$22	$8,483
Normandy Park School	Public	K-5	19a Normandy Parkway	Morristown	07960	Morris County	Morris School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 889-7690	371	38	9.8	33.7%	159 (42.9%)	23 (6.2%)	154 (41.5%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	78.1	313^th of 1347 public elementary schools	76.8%		73	379^th of 1338 public elementary schools	71.7%	66	48.1		65.7	63.3	72.7				70.1	58.8	65.4						$12,130	$263	$11,867
Unity Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1 Evergreen Place	Morristown	07960	Morris County	Unity Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 292-1808	256	25	10.2	16.8%	76 (29.7%)	30 (11.7%)	38 (14.8%)	94 (36.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	82.2	245^th of 1347 public elementary schools	81.8%		80	282^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	78.9%	37	70.0	20.0	54.9	75.0	80.0	67.8	85.7	76.0	67.7	67.9	70.0	57.1	61.5	86.6	50.0	70.3	$10,094	$320	$9,774
Bee Meadow School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Reynolds Avenue	Whippany	07981	Morris County	Hanover Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 515-2419	294	30	9.7	6.1%	173 (58.8%)	9 (3.1%)	41 (13.9%)	55 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	60.3	533^rd of 1347 public elementary schools	60.4%		67.3	453^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	66.1%	80	28.5		64.1	60.4	50.0				60.4	62.8	42.8						$12,321	$22	$12,299
Alfred Vail School	Public	K-2	125 Speedwell Avenue	Morris Plains	07950	Morris County	Morris School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 292-2080	342	30	11.4	49.1%	126 (36.8%)	18 (5.3%)	177 (51.8%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)								(n/a)																	$10,834	$292	$10,542
Woodland School	Public	K-2	51 Johnston Drive	Convent Station	07961	Morris County	Morris School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 292-2230	299	29	10.4	43.8%	130 (43.5%)	29 (9.7%)	120 (40.1%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)								(n/a)																	$11,344	$74	$11,270
Sussex Avenue School	Public	3-5	125 Sussex Avenue	Morristown	07960	Morris County	Morris School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 292-2250	327	30	10.9	45.3%	129 (39.4%)	24 (7.3%)	154 (47.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	50.7	672^nd of 1347 public elementary schools	50.1%		47.8	702^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	47.5%	30	27.4		45.4	58.7	58.8				50.0	39.5	46.1						$11,169	$283	$10,886
Thomas Jefferson School	Public	3-5	James Street & Ogden Place	Morristown	07960	Morris County	Morris School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 292-2090	285	27	10.3	42.1%	120 (42.1%)	18 (6.3%)	125 (43.9%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	68.3	440^th of 1347 public elementary schools	67.3%		69.3	425^th of 1338 public elementary schools	68.2%	15	38.6		59.5	59.8	62.1				68.9	46.6	64.7						$11,406	$287	$11,119
Alexander Hamilton	Public	3-5	24 Mills Street	Morristown	07960	Morris County	Morris School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 292-2190	251	31	8.2	58.2%	74 (29.5%)	16 (6.4%)	146 (58.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	60.4	529^th of 1347 public elementary schools	60.7%		53.1	631^st of 1338 public elementary schools	52.8%	102	36.8		44.3	60.0	64.7				52.3	50.0	55.1						$13,131	$348	$12,783

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