Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Morales 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morales Elementary serves the northern part of Pasadena, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morales Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Dream, Believe, and Achieve.
School Rankings
Morales Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morales Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morales Elementary School's ranking?
Morales Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morales Elementary School?
379 students attend Morales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Morales Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morales Elementary School?
Morales Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morales Elementary School offer ?
Morales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Morales Elementary School part of?
Morales Elementary School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Morales Elementary School located?
Morales Elementary School is located in the Bayou Lake neighborhood of Pasadena, TX.
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