Morton Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Morton Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson 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 Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
506 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1710 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1575 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
48
Kindergarten Students
60
50
Grade 1 Students
68
62
Grade 2 Students
58
70
Grade 3 Students
70
59
Grade 4 Students
71
65
Grade 5 Students
67
52
Grade 6 Students
72
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
50%
41%
% Black
34%
38%
% White
12%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%