Summary:
The 07960 zip code of Morristown, New Jersey is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools showcase a range of academic performance, with standout results from Unity Charter School, a public charter school for grades K-8 that ranks among the top 387 elementary schools in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating. The district's Normandy Park School and Frelinghuysen Middle School also stand out, with strong test scores and high rankings within the state.
Across the district, the schools serve diverse student populations, with Hispanic and White students making up the largest racial groups. Attendance metrics vary, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 8.3% at Unity Charter School to 21.5% at Frelinghuysen Middle School. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, an indicator of socioeconomic status, also spans a wide range from 7.22% at Unity Charter School to 54.04% at Alexander Hamilton.
The data suggests that the elementary schools in the Morris School District generally outperform the middle and high school on test scores and other metrics, pointing to a need to further support student achievement as they progress through the grade levels. The strong performance of Unity Charter School, a public charter school, also offers insights for the traditional public schools in the district.
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