Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morse Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morse Elementary School serves the southern part of Troy, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morse Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morse Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morse Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morse Elementary School's ranking?
Morse Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Morse Elementary School often compared to?
Morse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wattles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Morse Elementary School?
411 students attend Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Morse Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morse Elementary School?
Morse Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Morse Elementary School offer ?
Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morse Elementary School part of?
Morse Elementary School is part of Troy School District.
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