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#596 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 24% in state

Montville Township High School

High School · Montville Township School District · Montville, NJ

A high school in Montville, NJ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 HORSENECK ROAD, Montville, NJ 07045

  • Math 50% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation28.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$29,250
Chronic Absenteeism2.6%

Students at Montville Township High School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
81%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

3.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Montville Township High 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$179,279

Median home value

$647,200

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

67.6%

Homeownership

97.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.8% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6K–120.3 mi153Compare →
Craig School, High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.59–121.2 mi33Compare →
The Craig School High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.99–121.2 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Montville Township School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$29,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Montville Township High School is listed in Montville Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Montville Township High School

Montville Township High School is a public high school in Montville, NJ, part of Montville Township School District, serving approximately 1,081 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montville Township High School

What grades does Montville Township High School serve?

Montville Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Montville Township High School?

Montville Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,081 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montville Township High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Montville Township High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montville Township High School rank in NJ?

Montville Township High School ranks #596 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Montville Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Montville Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Montville Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montville Township High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Montville Township High School a charter school?

No, Montville Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Montville Township High School a Title I school?

No, Montville Township High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montville Township High School?

3.8% of students at Montville Township High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.6%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 07045)
10,206
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
48.6
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 07045; 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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