Excellent
#391 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Morris Plains Borough School
Middle School · Morris Plains School District · Morris Plains, NJ
A middle school in Morris Plains, NJ where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 SPEEDWELL AVENUE, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
- Math 75% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morris Plains Borough School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Morris Plains Borough 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frelinghuysen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Central Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Winston Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 4–12 | 2.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Brooklawn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 942 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Morris Plains School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morris Plains Borough School is listed in Morris Plains School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morris Plains Borough School
Morris Plains Borough School is a public middle school in Morris Plains, NJ, part of Morris Plains School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morris Plains Borough School
What grades does Morris Plains Borough School serve?
Morris Plains Borough School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Morris Plains Borough School?
Morris Plains Borough School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Plains Borough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Plains Borough School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morris Plains Borough School rank in NJ?
Morris Plains Borough School ranks #391 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Morris Plains Borough School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morris Plains Borough School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Morris Plains Borough School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris Plains Borough School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morris Plains Borough School a charter school?
No, Morris Plains Borough School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morris Plains Borough School a Title I school?
No, Morris Plains Borough School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris Plains Borough School?
11.3% of students at Morris Plains Borough 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (973) 538-1650
- Area population (ZIP 07950)
- 21,576
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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