Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morton Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
4%
Black
29%
47%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Morton Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
645 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary School offer ?
Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of Scott Co School Dist School District.
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