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).
Morris School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 650 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,683 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
170 Students
140,242 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,340 Students
444,003 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
33%
# Black Students
362 Students
197,693 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
2,158 Students
525,999 Students
% White Students
42%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,908 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
40,646 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
51,047
# Students in K Grade:
361
86,192
# Students in 1st Grade:
346
91,576
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
90,644
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
92,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
92,743
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
94,002
# Students in 6th Grade:
376
95,763
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
97,172
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
100,524
# Students in 9th Grade:
484
104,681
# Students in 10th Grade:
491
104,798
# Students in 11th Grade:
426
99,269
# Students in 12th Grade:
444
97,655
# Ungraded Students:
129
56,746
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,451 is higher than the state median of $27,045. 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 $25,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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 #278 out of 650 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 $25,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
