E. B. Morse Elementary School vs. Laurens Elementary School
Should I attend E. B. Morse Elementary School or Laurens Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
E. B. Morse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Laurens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E. B. Morse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
458 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#813 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
52
Kindergarten Students
67
80
Grade 1 Students
72
76
Grade 2 Students
53
68
Grade 3 Students
68
72
Grade 4 Students
73
79
Grade 5 Students
73
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
53%
42%
% White
39%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%