Edward W. Morley School is an elementary school in the West Hartford Public School District. The school is named after Edward W. Morley, a professor of chemistry at Case Western Reserve University who was famous for the Michelson–Morley experiment.
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morley School serves the northeast part of West Hartford, CT, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morley School's student population of 301 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Character Builds Community
School Rankings
Morley School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morley School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
32%
Black
4%
12%
White
70%
46%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Mustang Horse
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morley School's ranking?
Morley School is ranked #225 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Morley School often compared to?
Morley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whiting Lane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Morley School?
301 students attend Morley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Morley School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morley School?
Morley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morley School offer ?
Morley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morley School part of?
Morley School is part of West Hartford School District.
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