Morley Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1154
Morley Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Morley Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Morley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Morley Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morley Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Morley Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #91 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 78% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Morley Elementary School is Lincoln East High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lux Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pyrtle Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lincoln East High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,042 students
0.7 miles
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302 0.7 9-12 2,042 - Lincoln Pyrtle Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
1.0 miles
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162 1.0 PK-5 435 - Lincoln Eastridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
1.1 miles
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135 1.1 PK-5 320 - Lincoln Holmes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
1.1 miles
5230 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1143 1.1 PK-5 415 - Lincoln Lux Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
1.3 miles
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220 1.3 6-8 917
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