Morris Street School
Tel:
(203) 797-4809
Morris Street School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
Morris Street School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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 10%)
School Overview
Morris Street School's student population of 362 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 | 362 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morris Street School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Morris Street School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #606 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 25% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 18% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danbury School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 629 students
0.7 miles
82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763 0.7 PK-5 629 - Danbury Mill Ridge Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 340 students
1.0 miles
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781 1.0 PK-3 340 - Danbury Dps Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 127 students
1.1 miles
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832 1.1 PK 127 - Danbury Ellsworth Avenue School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
1.1 miles
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740 1.1 PK-5 471 - Danbury Westside Middle School Academy Grades: 6-8 | 601 students
1.1 miles
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713 1.1 6-8 601
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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