Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-4, D P Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
D P Morris Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D P Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D P Morris Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4686 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D P Morris Elementary School's ranking?
D P Morris Elementary School is ranked #4686 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are D P Morris Elementary School often compared to?
D P Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carol Holt Elementary School, Kenneth Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend D P Morris Elementary School?
573 students attend D P Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of D P Morris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D P Morris Elementary School?
D P Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D P Morris Elementary School offer ?
D P Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is D P Morris Elementary School part of?
D P Morris Elementary School is part of Mansfield ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is D P Morris Elementary School located?
D P Morris Elementary School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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