Morton Elementary School vs. Silverdale Elementary School
Should I attend Morton Elementary School or Silverdale 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
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silverdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
704 students
589 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#981 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
-
Kindergarten Students
133
104
Grade 1 Students
100
100
Grade 2 Students
123
88
Grade 3 Students
115
105
Grade 4 Students
98
90
Grade 5 Students
106
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
15%
% Black
15%
14%
% White
53%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%