Morgan Elementary School (Closed 2014)

8407 South Kerfoot Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
25-29%
58%
(12-13)
25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
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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