Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Morris Grove Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Grove Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Grove Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Morris Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdougle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Morris Grove Elementary School?
460 students attend Morris Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Morris Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Grove Elementary School?
Morris Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Grove Elementary School offer ?
Morris Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morris Grove Elementary School part of?
Morris Grove Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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