Morley Nelson Elementary School
Morley Nelson Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Morley Nelson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Morley Nelson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Morley Nelson Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 545 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morley Nelson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Morley Nelson Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #433 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 18% |
| Black | 10% | 1% |
| White | 56% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 95% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boise Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Morley Nelson Elementary School is Fairmont Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Boise Fairmont Junior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-9 | 782 students10
0.2 miles
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790 0.2 7-9 782 - Boise Mountain View Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 354 students10
0.8 miles
3500 Cabarton Lane
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-5700 0.8 PK-6 354 - Boise Valley View Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 416 students10
0.8 miles
3555 North Milwaukee Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-6370 0.8 PK-6 416 - Boise Inspire Virtual Charter School Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,007 student10
1.1 miles
600 North Steelhead Way Buildi
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 322-4002 1.1 PK-12 1,007 - Deary Gem Prep: Nampa Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 290 students10
1.2 miles
5226 Southside Boulevard
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848 1.2 K-6 290
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