Morse Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Morse Elementary School served 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (05-06) | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Morse Elementary School is Westinghouse High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Polaris Elementary Charter Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Polaris Elementary Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 434 students10
0.0 miles
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820 0 K-8 434 - Chicago Westinghouse High School Math: 44% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,192 student10
0.2 miles
3223 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400 0.2 9-12 1,192 - Chicago Morton Elementary Career Academy Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 310 students10
0.3 miles
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791 0.3 PK-8 310 - Chicago Yccs-west Town Academy Alternative High School Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 129 students10
0.3 miles
500 N Sacramento Bvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044 0.3 10-12 129 - Chicago Beidler Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 444 students10
0.5 miles
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811 0.5 PK-8 444
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