Morton Elementary School vs. South Mesa Elementary School
Should I attend Morton Elementary School or South Mesa 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 Colorado for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
366 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1281 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1043 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
73
48
Grade 1 Students
52
47
Grade 2 Students
70
46
Grade 3 Students
58
58
Grade 4 Students
55
66
Grade 5 Students
58
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
61%
60%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
32%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
