Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morningside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morningside Elementary serves the northeast part of The Colony, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Morningside Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Mighty Mustangs
School Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2439 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside Elementary School's ranking?
Morningside Elementary School is ranked #2439 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Morningside Elementary School often compared to?
Morningside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peters Colony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
338 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Morningside Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Lewisville Independent School District.
School Reviews
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