Morgan Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Morgan Elementary School?
229 students attend Morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Morgan Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morgan Elementary School offer ?
Morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morgan Elementary School part of?
Morgan Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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