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Rivers Edge Elementary School vs. Morningside Elementary School

Should you attend Rivers Edge Elementary School or Morningside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rivers Edge Elementary School
5600 Ne Saint James Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Morningside Elementary School
2300 Se Gowin Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Morningside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morningside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
747 students
667 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rivers Edge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morningside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rivers Edge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morningside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rivers Edge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morningside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1381 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#346 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rivers Edge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morningside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in FL)
79%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rivers Edge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morningside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rivers Edge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida 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 Morningside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rivers Edge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida 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 Morningside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida 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 Rivers Edge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morningside Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
109
99
Grade 1 Students
120
114
Grade 2 Students
118
121
Grade 3 Students
132
115
Grade 4 Students
133
114
Grade 5 Students
115
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rivers Edge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morningside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rivers Edge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morningside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rivers Edge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morningside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rivers Edge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morningside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rivers Edge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morningside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rivers Edge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morningside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rivers Edge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morningside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rivers Edge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morningside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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