Morse Elementary School
Tel:
(337) 783-5391
- Morse Elementary School serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Morse Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Morse Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Morse Elementary School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2003) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Morse Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Morse Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #141 out of 1277 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 43% |
| White | 96% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Morse Elementary School is Midland High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Estherwood Elementary School (4.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Morse Midland High School Grades: 7-12 | 296 students
2.9 miles
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310 2.9 7-12 296 - Estherwood Estherwood Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 245 students
4.8 miles
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788 4.8 PK-7 245 - Mermentau Mermentau Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 154 students
6.7 miles
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943 6.7 PK-7 154 - Gueydan Gueydan High School Grades: 6-12 | 262 students
6.9 miles
901 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6938 6.9 6-12 262 - Gueydan Jesse Owens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 202 students
7.1 miles
203 Thirteenth Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6541 7.1 PK-5 202
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