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Morris Plains School District

520 Speedwell Avenue, Suite 116
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Morris Plains School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in Morris Plains School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Morris Plains School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
600 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Morris Plains School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#125 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
63%
38%
66%
49%
20-24%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
67%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,832 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,440 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,832
$26,931
Spending / Student
$35,440
$25,828

Best Morris Plains School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morris Plains Borough School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1650
Gr: 3-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain Way School
205 Mountain Way
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-0339
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morris Plains School District?
Morris Plains School District manages 2 public schools serving 600 students.
What is the rank of Morris Plains School District?
Morris Plains School District is ranked #122 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris Plains School District?
67% of Morris Plains School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris Plains School District?
Morris Plains School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Morris Plains School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,440 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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