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7.2 avg / 10

Morris School District

School District · Morristown, New Jersey

Students: 5,708
Teachers (FTE): 457
Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

10

7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,078

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

How this district compares

New Jersey rank

#126 of 398

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above New Jersey avg

Per-pupil spending

$27,078

+$1,469 vs New Jersey median

District size

5,708 students

Much larger than New Jersey median

About Morris School District

Morris School District is a Morristown, New Jersey school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,708 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $27,078 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Morris School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Jefferson School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Morris School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Morris School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 43.3%
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ELA Proficiency 56.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Morris School District with test data.

District Details

City
Morristown
Total Enrollment
5,708
Teachers (FTE)
457
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Morris School District?

Morris School District has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Morris School District?

The average composite rating for Morris School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Morris School District?

Morris School District spends $27,078 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Morris School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Morris School District is 12.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Morris School District?

Thomas Jefferson School is the highest-rated school in Morris School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Morris School District?

Across schools in Morris School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Morris School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?

Morris School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
43.3%
ELA Proficiency
56.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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