Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Morgan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Morgan Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses approximately 58.2 square miles in Byron, IL, covering the entire school district. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Morgan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Morgan Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Morgan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Morgan Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Morgan Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Morgan Elementary School is ranked #543 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mary Morgan Elementary School?
631 students attend Mary Morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mary Morgan Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Morgan Elementary School?
Mary Morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary Morgan Elementary School offer ?
Mary Morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Morgan Elementary School part of?
Mary Morgan Elementary School is part of Byron CUSD 226 School District.
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