Morton Elementary School

Morton Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-4
265 E Second Ave,  Morton, MS
Scott County School District
3.7
702 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Debra Herring
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
24%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.6%
State Average
0.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
680:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Hispanic
33.7%
White
32.4%
Black
27.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/17/2012
I have two children here in 1st and 2nd, have been going since KG. Very Very surprised on how well the teaching Curriculum is, both were reading before leaving KG! Good teachers, and any problems I have ever had to do with the school or the school bus I have gotten help from Mr. Johnson(the principa...
1.0 parent
12/9/2012
This school has been aweful to my 5 year old! She is a bit hyper she's 5! The first two weeks of school someone cut her hair! The school didn't call me! Since then she has been tripped in the lunchroom at least weekly! The cafeteria has k-4 and 9-12 in there all at the same time. The teacher continu...
5.0 parent
4/3/2008

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Morton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Morton, MS, in the Morton neighborhood, and is served by the Scott County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Morton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $149,386. Discover additional schools in the area, like Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, Alpha & Omega Academy, and more. Learn more about what Morton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morton Elementary School.

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