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#1371 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bee Meadow School
Elementary School · Hanover Township School District · Whippany, NJ
A Hanover Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Reynolds Avenue, Whippany, NJ 07981
- Math 55% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bee Meadow School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bee Meadow School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,329
Median home value
$611,300
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07981; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Calais SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Inspire KidsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Arrow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Winston Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hanover Township School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bee Meadow School is listed in Hanover Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bee Meadow School
Bee Meadow School is a public elementary school in Whippany, NJ, part of Hanover Township School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,371 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bee Meadow School
What grades does Bee Meadow School serve?
Bee Meadow School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bee Meadow School?
Bee Meadow School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bee Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bee Meadow School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bee Meadow School rank in NJ?
Bee Meadow School ranks #1,371 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bee Meadow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bee Meadow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bee Meadow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bee Meadow School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bee Meadow School a charter school?
No, Bee Meadow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bee Meadow School a Title I school?
No, Bee Meadow School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bee Meadow School?
10.3% of students at Bee Meadow 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (973) 515-2419
- Area population (ZIP 07981)
- 8,908
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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)
- State assessments · 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 07981; 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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