Morris Elementary School vs. South Union Elementary School
Should you attend Morris Elementary School or South Union Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
South Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
498 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1200 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
101
72
Grade 1 Students
94
80
Grade 2 Students
86
70
Grade 3 Students
67
56
Grade 4 Students
84
69
Grade 5 Students
66
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
40%
34%
% Black
15%
20%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
