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Robert Morris School

Elementary School · South Bound Brook Public School District · South Bound Brook Boe, NJ

A South Bound Brook Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

122 Elizabeth Street, South Bound Brook Boe, NJ 08880

  • Math 45% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$25,693
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Robert Morris School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Morris 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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

Median income

$102,019

Median home value

$345,300

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elizabeth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.8 mi561Compare →
Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.91–20.8 mi245Compare →
Lamonte-annex Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–K0.8 mi262Compare →
Smalley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.53–61.2 mi562Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Bound Brook Public School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert Morris School is listed in South Bound Brook Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Morris School

Robert Morris School is a public elementary school in South Bound Brook Boe, NJ, part of South Bound Brook Public School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Morris School

What grades does Robert Morris School serve?

Robert Morris School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Robert Morris School?

Robert Morris School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Morris School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Morris School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Morris School rank in NJ?

Robert Morris School ranks #1,331 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Robert Morris School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Morris School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Robert Morris School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Morris School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robert Morris School a charter school?

No, Robert Morris School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Morris School a Title I school?

No, Robert Morris School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Morris School?

55.5% of students at Robert Morris 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 – 8th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 08880)
4,833
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
35.4
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 08880; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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