Very Good
#535 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
Based on limited data
Mountain Way School
Elementary School · Morris Plains School District · Morris Plains, NJ
A Morris Plains School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
205 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
- 8.7:1 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
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Way School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Vail SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Central Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Mountview Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 263 | 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 Plains School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Mountain Way School is listed in Morris Plains School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Way School
Mountain Way School is a public elementary school in Morris Plains, NJ, part of Morris Plains School District, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Way School
What grades does Mountain Way School serve?
Mountain Way School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mountain Way School?
Mountain Way School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Way School rank in NJ?
Mountain Way School ranks #535 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mountain Way School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Way School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain Way School a charter school?
No, Mountain Way School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Way School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Way School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Way School?
12.4% of students at Mountain Way 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (973) 538-0339
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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