Morningside Elementary School

576 N. Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Morningside Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Morningside Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
37%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morningside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Morningside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morningside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morningside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
443 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Morningside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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