Very Good
#848 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
Alfred Vail School
Elementary School · Morris School District · Morris Plains, NJ
A Morris School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
125 SPEEDWELL AVENUE, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alfred Vail School 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morris Plains), 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
$148,469
Median home value
$571,300
Median rent
$2,549/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Unity Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Central Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Mountain Way SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Morris School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfred Vail School is listed in Morris School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred Vail School
Alfred Vail School is a public elementary school in Morris Plains, NJ, part of Morris School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred Vail School
What grades does Alfred Vail School serve?
Alfred Vail School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Alfred Vail School?
Alfred Vail School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Vail School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Vail School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred Vail School rank in NJ?
Alfred Vail School ranks #848 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alfred Vail School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred Vail School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alfred Vail School a charter school?
No, Alfred Vail School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred Vail School a Title I school?
No, Alfred Vail School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred Vail School?
45.8% of students at Alfred Vail School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (973) 292-2080
- Area population (ZIP 07950)
- 21,576
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07950; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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