Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, L B Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L B Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
L B Morris Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L B Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L B Morris Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1797 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L B Morris Elementary School's ranking?
L B Morris Elementary School is ranked #1797 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are L B Morris Elementary School often compared to?
L B Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend L B Morris Elementary School?
624 students attend L B Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of L B Morris Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L B Morris Elementary School?
L B Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does L B Morris Elementary School offer ?
L B Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L B Morris Elementary School part of?
L B Morris Elementary School is part of Jim Thorpe Area School District.
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