Morgan Elementary School served 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
47%
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: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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 14:1.
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 City Of Chicago School District 299.
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