Morton Elementary School vs. South Mesa Elementary School
Should you attend Morton Elementary School or South Mesa 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
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
386 students
331 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1046 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
64
48
Grade 1 Students
81
48
Grade 2 Students
61
54
Grade 3 Students
65
43
Grade 4 Students
57
56
Grade 5 Students
58
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
62%
61%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
30%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
