Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Morristown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morristown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Morristown Elementary School's student population of 135 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morristown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morristown Elementary School's ranking?
Morristown Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Morristown Elementary School?
135 students attend Morristown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Morristown Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morristown Elementary School?
Morristown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morristown Elementary School offer ?
Morristown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morristown Elementary School part of?
Morristown Elementary School is part of Morristown Elementary District (4251) School District.
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