Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy's student population of 440 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
440 students attend Effie Morris Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Effie Morris Early Learning Academy offer ?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Effie Morris Early Learning Academy part of?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is part of Lake Worth Independent School District.
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