Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morse ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Morse's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morse ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morse is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
27%
10%
White
43%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morse's ranking?
Morse is ranked #473 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Morse often compared to?
Morseis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr., Cambridgeport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Morse?
286 students attend Morse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Morse students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morse?
Morse has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morse offer ?
Morse offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morse part of?
Morse is part of Cambridge School District.
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