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Morris School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Morris County
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PH: (973) 292-2300

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
4648 students
10 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

92% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

85% (2006)

83% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
Black	76%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	90%
Black	84%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	82%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	83%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	8%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	78%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	63%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	77%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	88%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	80%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	77%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	87%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	56%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	86%
Black	61%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	52%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	78%
Black	65%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	54%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	61%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	44%
Limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)

70% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all middle schools in this district

GEPA By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	83%
Black	67%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	54%
Limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	81%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	71%
Black	55%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	47%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	77%
Black	52%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	48%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

81% (2006)

78% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	70%
Black	53%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	22%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	60%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	45%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	69%
Black	52%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	31%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	56%	56%
Hispanic	23%	19%
Black	15%	17%
Asian	5%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	23%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$19,111	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	14%	11%
Administration	7%	10%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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