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Morris Plains Borough School

Grades 03–08 · Middle · Morris Plains, NJ · NCES 341077004358

At a glance

Reported students

398

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Jersey middle enrollment

29th percentile

Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

299.5

Morris Plains Borough School: 398 reported students.

State peer staffing position

14th percentile

8.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
372
Teachers (FTE)
43.5
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1

What the reported data says about Morris Plains Borough School

Morris Plains Borough School is a public middle school serving grades 03–08 in Morris Plains. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Morris Plains School District. NCES reports 398 students for 2024–25.

Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Morris Plains Borough School

  1. 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3%
Students with disabilities
15.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
13.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White66.1%
  • Hispanic18.3%
  • Black4.8%
  • Asian9.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Morris Plains Borough School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Frelinghuysen Middle School

Middle · Morris School District

06–081,0781 mi
Brooklawn Middle School

Middle · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

06–089252.8 mi
Memorial Junior School

Middle · Hanover Township School District

06–084193.7 mi
Mendham Township Middle School

Middle · Mendham Township School District

05–083424 mi
Randolph Middle School

Middle · Randolph Township School District

06–089594.6 mi
Central Middle School

Middle · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

06–087555 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Morris Plains Borough School

What grades does Morris Plains Borough School serve?

Morris Plains Borough School reports grades 03–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Morris Plains School District.

How many students attend Morris Plains Borough School?

Morris Plains Borough School reported 398 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 372 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Morris Plains Borough School?

The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 398 students and 45.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Morris Plains Borough School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Morris Plains Borough School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Morris Plains School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Morris Plains Borough School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

13.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Morris Plains Borough School in?

Morris Plains Borough School is part of Morris Plains School District, based in Morris Plains, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Morris Plains Borough School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frelinghuysen Middle School (1 mi), Brooklawn Middle School (2.8 mi), Memorial Junior School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.