Public School Review - Established 2003

Alexander Hamilton vs. Sussex Avenue School

Should you attend Alexander Hamilton or Sussex Avenue School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Alexander Hamilton
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sussex Avenue School
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades 3-5, Alexander Hamilton ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 336 students in grades 3-5, Sussex Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
248 students
336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander Hamilton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sussex Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alexander Hamilton.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sussex Avenue School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander Hamilton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sussex Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morris School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morris School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1059 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#831 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander Hamilton, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sussex Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in NJ)
50%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morris School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morris School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morris School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morris School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morris School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morris School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alexander Hamilton by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sussex Avenue School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
79
111
Grade 4 Students
85
111
Grade 5 Students
84
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander Hamilton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sussex Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alexander Hamilton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sussex Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alexander Hamilton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sussex Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alexander Hamilton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sussex Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alexander Hamilton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sussex Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morris School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alexander Hamilton, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morris School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sussex Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morris School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alexander Hamilton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morris School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sussex Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morris School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alexander Hamilton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morris School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sussex Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morris School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE