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J Kawas Elementary School vs. Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School

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School Overview

School
J Kawas Elementary School
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

J Kawas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Kawas Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
302 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Kawas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Kawas Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Kawas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Kawas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laredo Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Texarkana Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 1%)
#2 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Kawas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 1% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Kawas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laredo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 1% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Kawas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laredo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 1% in TX)
≥90%
(Top 1% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Kawas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laredo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J Kawas Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
43
79
Grade 1 Students
43
58
Grade 2 Students
46
60
Grade 3 Students
40
54
Grade 4 Students
45
51
Grade 5 Students
48
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
100%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Kawas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laredo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
17%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Kawas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laredo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.00
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Kawas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laredo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Kawas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laredo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(04-05 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Kawas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laredo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2004-05 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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