Morris Elementary School vs. South Union Elementary School
Should I attend Morris Elementary School or South Union 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
School
Top Rankings
Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
South Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
448 students
446 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1193 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
76
Grade 1 Students
71
60
Grade 2 Students
77
76
Grade 3 Students
76
84
Grade 4 Students
78
74
Grade 5 Students
75
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
36%
29%
% Black
19%
21%
% White
37%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%