Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Julia B. Morrison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia B. Morrison Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2849 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia B. Morrison Elementary School's ranking?
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School is ranked #2849 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Julia B. Morrison Elementary School often compared to?
Julia B. Morrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D. D. Johnston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Julia B. Morrison Elementary School?
582 students attend Julia B. Morrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Julia B. Morrison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia B. Morrison Elementary School?
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Julia B. Morrison Elementary School offer ?
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Julia B. Morrison Elementary School part of?
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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