Frelinghuysen Middle School

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Frelinghuysen Middle School is a public middle school located in Morristown, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,069 students. The school is part of the Morris School District, which is ranked 292 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frelinghuysen Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 43.78% White, 8.33% African American, 41.81% Hispanic, and 2.81% Asian students. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) but lower rates in mathematics. While White students perform well, ranking in the top 20% of New Jersey middle schools, Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform below average, ranking in the bottom 40% and bottom 25%, respectively. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2016-2017 to 21.5% in 2021-2022, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 15.17% in 2021-2022 to 36.58% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Frelinghuysen Middle School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Dover Middle School, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Briarcliff Middle School and Mendham Township Middle School. However, the school stands out in its Algebra I and Geometry performance, with 75% and 93.1% of students, respectively, scoring proficient or better, significantly outpacing the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 West Hanover Avenue
       Morristown, NJ  07960


(973) 292-2200

District: Morris School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,182 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  1,069

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Hispanic:
41.8%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Compare Details Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks better than 59.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Hispanic (41.8%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frelinghuysen Middle School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Frelinghuysen Middle School employs 100.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frelinghuysen Middle School is $11,182.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frelinghuysen Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frelinghuysen Middle School 303rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Frelinghuysen Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Morris School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris School District 292nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frelinghuysen Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.97 328th 574 42.9%
2004 54.06 356th 588 39.5%
2005 65.63 270th 599 54.9%
2006 64.97 297th 615 51.7%
2007 65.66 275th 631 56.4%
2008 67.83 244th 640 61.9%
2009 70.96 218th 664 67.2%
2010 69.64 241st 677 64.4%
2011 61.03 322nd 684 52.9%
2012 67.27 278th 677 58.9%
2013 60.32 334th 704 52.6%
2014 57.24 370th 717 48.4%
2015 55.65 307th 713 56.9%
2016 53.47 328th 713 54.0%
2017 58.79 293rd 712 58.8%
2018 67.48 221st 716 69.1%
2019 64.93 253rd 745 66.0%
2021 42.40 331st 652 49.2%
2022 57.80 277th 745 62.8%
2023 56.02 303rd 748 59.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.92 78th 202 61.4%
2019 47.44 96th 227 57.7%
2021 32.07 148th 197 24.9%
2022 30.09 198th 270 26.7%
2023 34.79 187th 288 35.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.72 69th 471 85.4%
2019 75.64 78th 492 84.1%
2021 43.24 207th 401 48.4%
2022 61.32 132nd 535 75.3%
2023 52.61 183rd 505 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.95 231st 522 55.7%
2019 48.20 259th 541 52.1%
2021 22.31 368th 467 21.2%
2022 41.40 295th 549 46.3%
2023 30.30 400th 568 29.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.65 224th 680 67.1%
2019 62.90 264th 703 62.4%
2021 44.52 310th 625 50.4%
2022 57.69 281st 726 61.3%
2023 54.87 294th 720 59.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.20 217th 675 67.9%
2019 65.62 234th 697 66.4%
2021 41.50 317th 635 50.1%
2022 48.28 338th 730 53.7%
2023 58.10 265th 718 63.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.52 104th 200 48.0%
2019 83.66 10th 199 95.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.14 61st 326 81.3%
2019 73.35 59th 326 81.9%
2021 39.04 175th 291 39.9%
2022 43.65 184th 356 48.3%
2023 49.57 157th 361 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.96 226th 504 55.2%
2019 46.30 280th 524 46.6%
2021 25.85 382nd 480 20.4%
2022 44.09 296th 591 49.9%
2023 36.23 362nd 587 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Frelinghuysen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.06 59th 497 88.1%
2019 82.41 53rd 504 89.5%
2021 49.07 196th 435 54.9%
2022 73.73 107th 512 79.1%
2023 76.16 94th 509 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frelinghuysen Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 139 13 29 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 491 180 22 52 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1990 512 166 27 57 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1991 465 180 25 71 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 460 178 26 80 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 451 188 29 82 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 476 172 34 91 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 535 165 39 102 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1996 535 165 39 102 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1998 531 177 42 118 0 n/a n/a 0 868
1999 532 178 48 136 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2000 542 184 50 168 0 n/a n/a 0 944
2001 555 184 53 176 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2002 531 196 45 202 0 n/a n/a 0 974
2003 531 196 45 202 0 n/a n/a 0 974
2004 537 185 47 220 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2005 532 178 45 195 2 n/a n/a 0 952
2006 548 190 41 195 5 n/a n/a 0 979
2007 541 182 39 206 2 n/a n/a 0 970
2008 535 164 36 196 3 n/a n/a 0 934
2009 536 144 31 205 1 1 0 0 918
2010 540 152 33 203 1 2 0 0 931
2011 587 156 44 237 1 1 1 0 1027
2012 549 148 45 227 1 1 0 0 971
2013 606 153 63 290 2 1 0 0 1115
2014 590 137 64 298 3 2 0 0 1094
2015 592 136 64 348 2 2 0 0 1144
2016 625 130 59 329 2 2 0 0 1147
2017 591 116 55 355 2 1 1 0 1121
2018 551 103 48 375 0 0 1 0 1078
2019 507 99 43 428 0 1 3 0 1081
2020 496 95 39 505 0 2 4 0 1141
2021 497 95 43 470 0 2 11 1 1119
2022 466 84 40 438 0 1 17 2 1048
2023 468 89 30 447 0 0 34 1 1069

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frelinghuysen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 55.0 9.9 n/a
1989 745 64.0 11.6 n/a
1990 762 67.0 11.3 6.6
1991 741 64.0 11.5 12
1992 744 66.0 11.2 17.1
1993 750 65.0 11.5 19.6
1994 773 65.0 11.9 23.2
1995 841 68.0 12.4 20.6
1996 841 68.0 12.4 20.6
1998 868 77.0 11.3 20.9
1999 894 78.0 11.5 20
2000 944 79.5 11.9 27.1
2001 968 79.7 12.1 24.4
2002 974 81.0 12.0 26.2
2003 974 81.0 12.0 26.2
2004 991 82.0 12.1 25.8
2005 952 81.0 11.8 n/a
2006 979 84.0 11.7 25.1
2007 970 82.0 11.8 26.1
2008 934 69.0 13.5 23.1
2009 918 81.9 9.4 24.1
2010 931 71.0 13.1 24
2011 1027 72.0 14.2 27.5
2012 971 81.6 11.8 27.4
2013 1115 86.0 12.9 32.6
2014 1094 88.5 12.3 31.4
2015 1144 92.0 12.4 34.6
2016 1147 89.0 12.8 32.3
2017 1121 97.4 11.5 31.7
2018 1078 99.0 10.8 34.3
2019 1081 97.0 11.1 36
2020 1141 105.5 10.8 39
2021 1119 108.0 10.3 37.6
2022 1048 107.5 9.7 15.2
2023 1069 100.5 10.6 36.6

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 Frelinghuysen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 55.0 9.9 n/a
1989 745 64.0 11.6 n/a
1990 762 67.0 11.3 6.6
1991 741 64.0 11.5 12
1992 744 66.0 11.2 17.1
1993 750 65.0 11.5 19.6
1994 773 65.0 11.9 23.2
1995 841 68.0 12.4 20.6
1996 841 68.0 12.4 20.6
1998 868 77.0 11.3 20.9
1999 894 78.0 11.5 20
2000 944 79.5 11.9 27.1
2001 968 79.7 12.1 24.4
2002 974 81.0 12.0 26.2
2003 974 81.0 12.0 26.2
2004 991 82.0 12.1 25.8
2005 952 81.0 11.8 n/a
2006 979 84.0 11.7 25.1
2007 970 82.0 11.8 26.1
2008 934 69.0 13.5 23.1
2009 918 81.9 9.4 24.1
2010 931 71.0 13.1 24
2011 1027 72.0 14.2 27.5
2012 971 81.6 11.8 27.4
2013 1115 86.0 12.9 32.6
2014 1094 88.5 12.3 31.4
2015 1144 92.0 12.4 34.6
2016 1147 89.0 12.8 32.3
2017 1121 97.4 11.5 31.7
2018 1078 99.0 10.8 34.3
2019 1081 97.0 11.1 36
2020 1141 105.5 10.8 39
2021 1119 108.0 10.3 37.6
2022 1048 107.5 9.7 15.2
2023 1069 100.5 10.6 36.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frelinghuysen Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.7%) $10,988 (98.3%) $11,182

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frelinghuysen Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 303rd of 748 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Middle School)58.555.4
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)58.455.4
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Middle School)50.834.8
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Morris School District)50.734.8
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Middle School)77.567.3
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)77.567.3
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Middle School)38.722.2
 16.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Morris School District)38.722.2
 16.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Frelinghuysen Middle School)10089.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Morris School District)10089.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Middle School)79.468.6
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)79.468.6
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Middle School)23.89
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Morris School District)23.89
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Frelinghuysen Middle School)9568.4
 26.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Morris School District)9568.4
 26.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Frelinghuysen Middle School)10093.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Geometry (Morris School District)10093.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Frelinghuysen Middle School)96.275
 21.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Morris School District)45.231.5
 13.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Frelinghuysen Middle School)10093.1
 6.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Morris School District)36.543.3
 6.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10811069
 1.1%
African American9989
 10.1%
American Indian00
Asian4330
 30.2%
Hispanic428447
 4.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White507468
 7.7%
Two or More Races334
 1033.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%36.6%
 0.6%


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Students at Frelinghuysen Middle School are 44% White, 42% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks 303rd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,069 students attended Frelinghuysen Middle School.


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