Morello Park Elementary School
Tel:
(925)335-5840
- Morello Park Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Morello Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Morello Park Elementary School's student population of 522 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 | 522 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morello Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morello Park Elementary School is 0.68, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2145 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 48% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martinez Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morello Park Elementary School is Contra Costa Juvenile Court School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Contra Costa Juvenile Court School (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 | 374 students
0.6 miles
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5830 0.6 K-5 374 - Martinez Contra Costa Juvenile Court School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 117 students
1.0 miles
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)957-2767 1.0 7-12 117 - Martinez Golden Gate Community Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 53 students
1.1 miles
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)313-2950 1.1 6-12 53 - Martinez John Muir Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 411 students
1.1 miles
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5850 1.1 K-5 411 - Martinez Hidden Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 872 students
1.4 miles
500 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)228-9530 1.4 K-5 872
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