Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morello Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morello Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morello Park Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Morello Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morello Park Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morello Park Elementary School's ranking?
Morello Park Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Morello Park Elementary School often compared to?
Morello Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Morello Park Elementary School?
500 students attend Morello Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Morello Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morello Park Elementary School?
Morello Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Morello Park Elementary School offer ?
Morello Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morello Park Elementary School part of?
Morello Park Elementary School is part of Martinez Unified School District.
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