Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Morton Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Morton 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
469 students
506 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1710 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
40
Kindergarten Students
50
60
Grade 1 Students
62
68
Grade 2 Students
70
58
Grade 3 Students
59
70
Grade 4 Students
65
71
Grade 5 Students
52
67
Grade 6 Students
63
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
41%
50%
% Black
38%
34%
% White
17%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%