Morris Street School
Tel:
(203)797-4809
- Morris Street School serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Morris Street School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Morris Street School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 373 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morris Street School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morris Street School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #481 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 24% |
| Black | 6% | 13% |
| White | 16% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danbury School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morris Street School is Alternative Center For Excellence (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westside Middle School Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Avenue School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Danbury Park Avenue School Grades: PK-5 | 592 students
0.7 miles
82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)797-4763 0.7 PK-5 592 - Danbury Mill Ridge Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 349 students
1.0 miles
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203)797-4781 1.0 PK-3 349 - Danbury Dps Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 134 students
1.1 miles
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)797-4832 1.1 PK 134 - Danbury Ellsworth Avenue School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.1 miles
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)797-4740 1.1 PK-5 450 - Danbury Westside Middle School Academy Grades: 6-8 | 595 students
1.1 miles
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203)797-4713 1.1 6-8 595
School Reviews
| 5 All of my kids went through Morris Street School and they have received a top notch education. The teachers are the best and the culture and warm feeling the school emanates is over the top. - Posted by Parent - James Kelley |
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