Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Bye Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morris Bye Elementary serves the southern part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morris Bye Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morris Bye Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Bye Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Morris, The Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Bye Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Bye Elementary School is ranked #1035 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Morris Bye Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Bye Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mississippi Elementary School, Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Morris Bye Elementary School?
472 students attend Morris Bye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Morris Bye Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris Bye Elementary School?
Morris Bye Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morris Bye Elementary School offer ?
Morris Bye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Bye Elementary School part of?
Morris Bye Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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