Denville Township K-8 School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Denville Township K-8 School District

Denville Township K-8 School District serves students from preschool through eighth grade across three schools in Morris County. Because the district ends at eighth grade, it does not have a high school, and there is no graduation rate or high school-level data to report. Students who live in Denville attend public high school elsewhere, typically in the regional sending arrangement that the township maintains.

The district enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and a noticeable Asian student presence. Black, multiracial, and other groups each represent a smaller share. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals and on students with disabilities or English learner status was not available, so a parent looking for indicators of economic or linguistic diversity would want to ask the district directly.

On state assessments, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among Morris County’s districts. That is a solid position in a county with many high-performing districts. In English language arts, performance is consistently strong across grades three through eight, with most grade levels showing a majority of students scoring at proficient or above, and the upper grades posting especially high results. Math proficiency is more uneven. In grades three, four, and five, a clear majority of students meet the proficient bar, and grade seven also performs well. But in grade six and particularly in grade eight, the share of students scoring proficient is notably lower. Science results follow a similar pattern: grade five shows a modest majority proficient, while grade eight shows a much lower rate. A family moving into the district may want to ask the middle school how it supports students who are not yet on grade level in math and science, especially in the later grades.

The district’s chronic absenteeism rate sits slightly below the midpoint among Morris County districts, meaning it is a bit higher than the median. This is a metric worth monitoring, though the number of students chronically absent was not available at a level that allows further breakdown.

Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range, in the lower half among Morris County districts. That suggests the district operates with a level of resources that is typical for the county but not at the high end.

A multi-year curriculum investment has recently changed what students experience day to day. According to district financial reports, new science textbooks and lab materials have been introduced for grades six through eight, while younger grades use digital science programs. Math instruction has added digital support tools for kindergarten through fifth grade. English language arts has expanded the Units of Study Readers Writers Workshop model across all grades, with new classroom libraries at the middle school level. A woodworking elective has been added for seventh graders. These are concrete changes that affect both academic routine and elective options.

The housing market in the area reflects a high-cost region. Home values in the district’s zip codes are well above national benchmarks and in line with the New Jersey state average. Rents are elevated. The broader Morris County market shows strong demand and limited supply, with homes typically selling quickly. This is a competitive market for buyers and renters alike.

For families choosing a school system, Denville offers a strong elementary experience with consistently high literacy outcomes. The middle school years show some variation, particularly in math and science, which a parent may want to explore. The district does not extend through high school, so planning for the transition to ninth grade is a necessary part of the decision. The curriculum investments suggest a district that is actively updating its materials and approach, which many families would see as a positive signal.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,700

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 2%

White 72%

Asian 9%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

40%

74%

Gr 4

43%

79%

Gr 5

43%

86%

Gr 6

—

74%

Gr 7

62%

87%

Gr 8

—

88%

Math

Gr 3

40%

73%

Gr 4

21%

74%

Gr 5

38%

70%

Gr 6

—

48%

Gr 7

15%

66%

Gr 8

—

40%

Science

Gr 5

30%

59%

Gr 8

—

31%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lakeview Elementary School

Riverview Elementary School

Valleyview Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

71%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

62%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

76%

Grade 4

81%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 6

85%

Grade 7

87%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

56%

Grade 5

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$659,127

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$568K to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.15x

vs. national typical1.79x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07834	Denville	$666K	+2.9%	86.4%
07866	Rockaway	$568K	+3.2%	10.2%
07950	Morris Plains	$729K	+3.8%	2.5%
07005	Boonton	$720K	+3.3%	0.9%
07046	Mountain Lakes	$1.2M	+6.4%	0.1%
07869	Randolph	$814K	+3.6%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,307/mo

Year-over-year change-3.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,069 to $3,558/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
07950	Morris Plains	$3,558	-3.3%	2.5%
07005	Boonton	$2,630	—	0.9%
07869	Randolph	$2,069	—	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,326/mo

Home price / national median income7.9x

Annual rent / national median income47.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$19/mo

Market Activity: Morris County

Median listing price$725,000

Median listing price YoY-3.2%

Median price per sq ft$333

Median price per sq ft YoY-0.3%

Median days on market20.3 days

Median days on market YoY+6.6%

Active listings797

Active listings YoY+24.1%

New listings644

New listings YoY+3.2%

Pending listings742

Pending listings YoY+7.8%

Hotness: median listing price$743,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY+2.8%

Supply score99.7

Supply score YoY+0.1%

Demand score95.3

Demand score YoY+3.3%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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