Excellent
#159 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Elementary School · Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District · Parsippany, NJ
A Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 EDWARDS ROAD PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054
- Math 72% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rockaway Meadow Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,955
Median home value
$569,000
Median rent
$1,725/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07054; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Woodmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Hilldale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 331 | 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.
Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $26,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is listed in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parsippany, NJ, part of Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
What grades does Rockaway Meadow Elementary School serve?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockaway Meadow Elementary School rank in NJ?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School ranks #159 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rockaway Meadow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rockaway Meadow Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockaway Meadow Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
23.6% of students at Rockaway Meadow Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (973) 263-7308
- Area population (ZIP 07054)
- 30,139
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 07054; 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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