Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morton Elementary School's student population of 702 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#660 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
36%
5%
Black
24%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Morton Elementary School is ranked #660 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
702 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary School offer ?
Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of Scott Co School District.
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