Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School

4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
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10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 1% in TX
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#11 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

90-94%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≥90%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
19%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
58%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
2.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School's ranking?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School often compared to?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Lick Elementary School, Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School?
351 students attend Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School offer ?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School part of?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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