James Morris School
Tel:
(860) 567-7420
- James Morris School serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- James Morris School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James Morris School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- James Morris School's student population of 134 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 134 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James Morris School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of James Morris School is 0.21, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #413 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 89% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 06 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to James Morris School is Wamogo Regional High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bethlehem Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethlehem Bethlehem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
3.1 miles
92 East St.
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7506 3.1 PK-5 267 - Litchfield Wamogo Regional High School Grades: 6-12 | 522 students
3.3 miles
98 Wamogo Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410 3.3 6-12 522 - Litchfield Litchfield Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 186 students
3.9 miles
35 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7520 3.9 4-6 186 - Litchfield Litchfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 285 students
4.0 miles
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530 4.0 9-12 285 - Litchfield Litchfield Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 146 students
4.1 miles
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7540 4.1 7-8 146
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