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Spring Lake Park Elementary School vs. Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Spring Lake Park Elementary School
4324 Ghio Fish Blvd
Texarkana, TX 75503
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
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10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Spring Lake Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
374 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Lake Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Lake Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Lake Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Texarkana Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Texarkana Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7606 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#11 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Lake Park 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 Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
90-94%
(Top 1% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Lake Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas 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 Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Lake Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas 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 Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 1% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Lake Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas 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 Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
-
Kindergarten Students
58
79
Grade 1 Students
47
58
Grade 2 Students
58
60
Grade 3 Students
65
54
Grade 4 Students
45
51
Grade 5 Students
59
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
62%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Lake Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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