Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cyrus J. Morris Elementary serves the northwest part of Walnut, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#980 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
71%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School is ranked #980 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School often compared to?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School, Vejar Elementary School, Collegewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School?
485 students attend Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School offer ?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School part of?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District.
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