Morello Park Elementary School
Tel:
(925) 335-5840
- Morello Park Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Morello Park Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Morello Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Morello Park Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Morello Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Morello Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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 (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1327 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martinez Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Morello Park Elementary School is Mt. Mckinley (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Las Juntas Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinez Las Juntas Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 375 students
0.6 miles
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830 0.6 K-5 375 - Martinez Mt. Mckinley Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 135 students
1.0 miles
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767 1.0 7-12 135 - Martinez Golden Gate Community Charter Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 84 students
1.1 miles
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950 1.1 7-12 84 - Martinez John Muir Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 433 students
1.1 miles
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850 1.1 K-5 433 - Martinez Hidden Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 842 students
1.4 miles
500 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530 1.4 K-5 842
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