Is William Mason School a good school?

Yes. William Mason School ranks in the top 8.6% of New Jersey elementary schools.

How many students attend William Mason School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended William Mason School.

What is the racial makeup of William Mason School?

Students at William Mason School are 72% White, 12% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of William Mason School attend?

Students who attend William Mason School usually go on to attend: Middle : Robert R Lazar Middle School High : Montville Township High School

William Mason School

Summary:

William Mason School is an exceptional elementary school located in Montville, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the highly-rated Montville Township School District, William Mason consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is truly outstanding, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that far exceed state and district averages. For instance, in the 2022-2023 school year, 88.9% of 5th-grade students at William Mason were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of just 53.2%. This consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's effective teaching strategies and resource allocation, as evidenced by its low student-teacher ratio of 8.3. Additionally, William Mason boasts a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than some of the nearby schools, such as Hilldale School and Valley View School.

Compared to other schools in the Montville Township School District and surrounding areas, William Mason stands out for its exceptional academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and low chronic absenteeism rates. While some nearby schools, such as Knollwood Elementary School and Intervale Elementary School, struggle with higher student-teacher ratios and chronic absenteeism, William Mason continues to provide a high-quality, engaging, and supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

5 Shawnee Trail
Montville, NJ 07045-9739

(973) 331-7100

District: Montville Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,549

Students who attend William Mason School usually attend:

Middle:	Robert R Lazar Middle School
High:	Montville Township High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Asian:

12.3%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William Mason School ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Montville Township School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details William Mason School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Montville Township School District. Student population at William Mason School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Asian (12.3%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Mason School is 8.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Montville Township School District! (See more...)

Compare William Mason School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Mason School is $19,549, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Montville Township School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

William Mason School:

SchoolDigger ranks William Mason School 116^th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See William Mason School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Montville Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montville Township School District 44^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William Mason School

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Rank History for all students at William Mason School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	83.48	147^th	1204	87.8%
2004	83.81	90^th	1298	93.1%
2005	79.76	186^th	1303	85.7%
2006	80.14	156^th	1314	88.1%
2007	73.47	354^th	1329	73.4%
2008	79.41	182^nd	1338	86.4%
2009	83.03	141^st	1346	89.5%
2010	81.69	160^th	1354	88.2%
2011	81.58	167^th	1360	87.7%
2012	77.08	302^nd	1363	77.8%
2013	85.85	79^th	1367	94.2%
2014	82.24	189^th	1363	86.1%
2015	80.32	273^rd	1357	79.9%
2016	77.34	318^th	1346	76.4%
2017	85.76	166^th	1352	87.7%
2018	78.03	298^th	1353	78.0%
2019	87.84	127^th	1360	90.7%
2021	84.19	181^st	1317	86.3%
2022	85.23	202^nd	1345	85.0%
2023	90.35	116^th	1342	91.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William Mason School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	68.82	256^th	1001	74.4%
2021	56.94	287^th	868	66.9%
2022	59.75	309^th	949	67.4%
2023	81.63	125^th	958	87.0%

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Rank History for Female students at William Mason School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	77.03	308^th	1333	76.9%
2019	87.94	99^th	1331	92.6%
2021	81.31	189^th	1290	85.3%
2022	79.95	266^th	1326	79.9%
2023	89.12	114^th	1318	91.4%

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Rank History for Male students at William Mason School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	77.33	299^th	1334	77.6%
2019	84.35	169^th	1335	87.3%
2021	82.65	185^th	1297	85.7%
2022	87.80	144^th	1324	89.1%
2023	89.87	103^rd	1315	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at William Mason School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	55.24	484^th	1022	52.6%
2019	77.82	168^th	1023	83.6%
2021	70.76	219^th	964	77.3%
2022	70.42	276^th	976	71.7%
2023	89.31	62^nd	975	93.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William Mason School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	225	1	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	244
1989	247	1	18	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
1990	215	1	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1991	216	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	227
1992	222	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	234
1993	235	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	243
1994	213	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1995	231	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1996	231	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1998	265	1	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	274
1999	287	4	10	2	2	n/a	n/a	305
2000	315	4	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	335
2001	317	4	24	5	0	n/a	n/a	350
2002	330	4	23	2	0	n/a	n/a	359
2003	330	4	23	2	0	n/a	n/a	359
2004	347	6	25	5	0	n/a	n/a	383
2005	347	3	27	7	0	n/a	n/a	384
2006	334	4	32	5	0	n/a	n/a	375
2007	328	0	32	10	0	n/a	n/a	370
2008	317	3	32	6	2	n/a	n/a	360
2009	319	2	34	8	2	0	0	365
2010	295	1	35	10	1	0	0	342
2011	265	1	35	12	1	0	0	314
2012	253	1	33	18	1	0	1	307
2013	235	3	28	13	0	1	1	281
2014	219	2	33	16	0	1	3	274
2015	207	1	28	18	0	1	7	262
2016	199	1	43	21	0	1	8	273
2017	194	1	36	21	0	1	7	260
2018	175	3	37	18	0	1	7	241
2019	176	1	31	14	0	1	6	229
2020	167	2	29	15	0	1	4	218
2021	178	2	31	22	1	1	4	239
2022	186	2	35	26	0	1	5	255
2023	199	3	34	34	0	1	6	277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Mason School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	244	13.0	18.7	n/a
1989	267	15.0	17.8	n/a
1990	225	13.0	17.3	n/a
1991	227	14.0	16.2	1.3
1992	234	14.0	16.7	0.4
1993	243	14.0	17.4	0
1994	220	13.0	16.9	n/a
1995	238	13.0	18.3	0.4
1996	238	13.0	18.3	0.4
1998	274	14.4	19.0	0.4
1999	305	16.3	18.7	0.3
2000	335	19.3	17.4	1.5
2001	350	19.5	17.9	0.9
2002	359	20.8	17.3	0.6
2003	359	20.8	17.3	0.6
2004	383	20.8	18.4	1
2005	384	20.8	18.5	n/a
2006	375	21.4	17.5	1.6
2007	370	21.0	17.6	n/a
2008	360	17.0	21.2	n/a
2009	365	32.3	9.2	0
2010	342	21.0	16.2	0.9
2011	314	19.0	16.5	0
2012	307	22.1	13.8	1.6
2013	281	27.5	10.1	2.1
2014	274	27.8	9.8	2.6
2015	262	25.0	10.4	1.9
2016	273	26.0	10.5	1.8
2017	260	28.0	9.2	2.7
2018	241	26.2	9.1	1.7
2019	229	26.0	8.8	1.3
2020	218	25.0	8.7	1.4
2021	239	26.6	8.9	3.3
2022	255	30.6	8.3	2.4
2023	277	33.1	8.3	3.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Mason School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	244	13.0	18.7	n/a
1989	267	15.0	17.8	n/a
1990	225	13.0	17.3	n/a
1991	227	14.0	16.2	1.3
1992	234	14.0	16.7	0.4
1993	243	14.0	17.4	0
1994	220	13.0	16.9	n/a
1995	238	13.0	18.3	0.4
1996	238	13.0	18.3	0.4
1998	274	14.4	19.0	0.4
1999	305	16.3	18.7	0.3
2000	335	19.3	17.4	1.5
2001	350	19.5	17.9	0.9
2002	359	20.8	17.3	0.6
2003	359	20.8	17.3	0.6
2004	383	20.8	18.4	1
2005	384	20.8	18.5	n/a
2006	375	21.4	17.5	1.6
2007	370	21.0	17.6	n/a
2008	360	17.0	21.2	n/a
2009	365	32.3	9.2	0
2010	342	21.0	16.2	0.9
2011	314	19.0	16.5	0
2012	307	22.1	13.8	1.6
2013	281	27.5	10.1	2.1
2014	274	27.8	9.8	2.6
2015	262	25.0	10.4	1.9
2016	273	26.0	10.5	1.8
2017	260	28.0	9.2	2.7
2018	241	26.2	9.1	1.7
2019	229	26.0	8.8	1.3
2020	218	25.0	8.7	1.4
2021	239	26.6	8.9	3.3
2022	255	30.6	8.3	2.4
2023	277	33.1	8.3	3.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Mason School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$54 (0.3%)	$19,495 (99.7%)	$19,549

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Mason School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 116^th of 1342 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William Mason School)	83.7	74.5	9.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montville Township School District)	77.9	74.9	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William Mason School)	93.1	80.4	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montville Township School District)	82.5	77.7	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Mason School)	85.7	79	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montville Township School District)	82.2	85.9	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (William Mason School)	65.7	72.1	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montville Township School District)	78.6	78.9	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Mason School)	79.6	88.9	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montville Township School District)	82.9	85.4	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Mason School)	69.3	66.7	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montville Township School District)	72.9	72.4	0.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	229	277	21%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	31	34	9.7%
Hispanic	14	34	142.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	176	199	13.1%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.3%	3.6%	2.3%

Schools Near William Mason School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)					NJSLA Geometry (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William Mason School	Public	K-5	5 Shawnee Trail	Montville	07045	Morris County	Montville Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 331-7100	277	33	8.3	3.6%	199 (71.8%)	3 (1.1%)	34 (12.3%)	34 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	90.3	116^th of 1342 public elementary schools	91.4%		85.2	202^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	85.0%	86	47.3		74.5	79.0	88.9				80.4	72.1	66.7					$19,549	$54	$19,495
School Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	720 Birch Street	Boonton	07005	Morris County	Boonton Town Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 335-9700	298	23	12.9	30.9%	148 (49.7%)	17 (5.7%)	86 (28.9%)	35 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)								(n/a)																$11,454	$146	$11,308
Rockaway Valley School	Public	PK, KG-8	11 Valley Road	Boonton	07005	Morris County	Boonton Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 334-4162	386	41	9.5	2.3%	300 (77.7%)	6 (1.6%)	37 (9.6%)	35 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	88.4	146^th of 1342 public elementary schools	89.1%		81.5	260^th of 1345 public elementary schools	80.7%	114	53.6	39.4	76.9	82.5	69.0	71.1	65.0	88.2	65.4	77.5	69.0	68.4	68.4	33.3	33.3	$16,532	$57	$16,475
Cedar Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	46 Pine Brook Road	Towaco	07082	Morris County	Montville Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 331-7100	328	33	9.8	0.9%	210 (64.0%)	3 (0.9%)	47 (14.3%)	52 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	88	155^th of 1342 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.2	108^th of 1345 public elementary schools	92.0%	47	48.1		57.9	91.7	81.5				73.7	79.6	66.7					$18,902	$42	$18,860
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Montgomery Avenue	Montville	07045	Morris County	Montville Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 331-7100	365	34	10.6	1.4%	201 (55.1%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (9.3%)	112 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	89.8	124^th of 1342 public elementary schools	90.8%		91.9	97^th of 1345 public elementary schools	92.8%	27	54.2		79.3	82.7	76.4				69.8	81.1	66.6					$19,750	$113	$19,637
Knollwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	445 Knoll Road	Lake Hiawatha	07034	Morris County	Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 263-7060	358	31	11.5	21.8%	76 (21.2%)	6 (1.7%)	52 (14.5%)	199 (55.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	83.2	224^th of 1342 public elementary schools	83.3%		79.2	300^th of 1345 public elementary schools	77.7%	76	48.3		77.4	70.9	60.7				74.2	68.6	60.7					$9,117	$161	$8,956
Wildwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	51 Glen Rd.	Mountain Lakes	07046	Morris County	Mountain Lakes Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 334-3609	458	37	12.3	0.7%	295 (64.4%)	8 (1.7%)	25 (5.5%)	91 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.5%)	96.2	16^th of 1342 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.3	14^th of 1345 public elementary schools	99.0%	2	76.5		89.5	85.1	91.7				85.6	87.7	77.6					$14,491	$228	$14,263
Stonybrook Elementary School	Public	3-5	118 Boonton Avenue	Kinnelon	07405	Morris County	Kinnelon School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 838-1881	412	36	11.3	1.7%	307 (74.5%)	7 (1.7%)	32 (7.8%)	29 (7.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (7.5%)	85.8	191^st of 1342 public elementary schools	85.8%		83.8	229^th of 1345 public elementary schools	83.0%	38	45.1		69.4	72.3	74.3				76.7	68.3	68.8					$12,633	$38	$12,595
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Lincoln Avenue	Lake Hiawatha	07034	Morris County	Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 263-4344	449	34	13.0	12.2%	100 (22.3%)	10 (2.2%)	75 (16.7%)	255 (56.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	88.7	141^st of 1342 public elementary schools	89.5%		81.1	266^th of 1345 public elementary schools	80.2%	125	49.1		61.9	84.0	79.7				71.0	84.3	72.8					$11,814	$384	$11,430
Hilldale School	Public	K-5	123 Konner Avenue	Pine Brook	07058	Morris County	Montville Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 331-7100	320	32	10.1	0.9%	150 (46.9%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.4%)	139 (43.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	95	33^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.9	37^th of 1345 public elementary schools	97.2%	4	49.1		88.6	97.9	89.3				88.7	86.0	75.0					$13,513	$38	$13,475

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Impact of COVID-19 on William Mason School

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