Excellent
#286 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 12% in state
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering
High School · Morris County Vocational School District · Rockaway, NJ
A Morris County Vocational School District high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
520 WEST MAIN STREET, Rockaway, NJ 07866
- Math 100% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 100% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 100% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockaway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,828
Median home value
$434,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,141 | Compare → |
| Academy for Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Morris Knolls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,473 | Compare → |
| Academy for Environmental ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morris County Vocational School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering is listed in Morris County Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering is a public high school in Rockaway, NJ, part of Morris County Vocational School District, serving approximately 180 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering
What grades does Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering serve?
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering?
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
How does Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering rank in NJ?
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering ranks #286 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering a charter school?
No, Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering a Title I school?
No, Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (973) 664-2301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 07866)
- 22,632
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07866; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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