Morris Plains School District

The Morris Plains School District is a high-performing school district in New Jersey, with two schools serving students from elementary through middle school. The standout school in the district is Morris Plains Borough School, a top-ranked middle school that consistently outperforms state averages on academic assessments and boasts impressive test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

While both schools in the district have a majority white student population, Morris Plains Borough School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking 90th out of 748 middle schools in New Jersey and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 80% scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA assessments. In contrast, Mountain Way School, the district's elementary school, has slightly lower test scores but still performs well above the state average.

The Morris Plains School District as a whole demonstrates a strong commitment to student attendance and engagement, with both schools reporting chronic absenteeism rates below the state average. Additionally, the district's per-student spending varies, with Morris Plains Borough School spending $12,826 per student, while Mountain Way School spends $10,134 per student, a difference that may be worth further investigation.