Morningside

Summary:

Morningside is an elementary school located in Delano, California, serving 504 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Delano Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 713 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Morningside consistently outperforms the Delano Union Elementary district and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly higher than the district and state averages, with a 53.94% proficiency rate in ELA and 43.19% in Mathematics, compared to 47.2% and 33.27% for the district, and 47.04% and 35.54% for the state. Morningside's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade ELA, where 61.18% of students are proficient or better, compared to 42.33% for the district and 42.8% for the state. The school also outperforms the district and state in Science, with a 35.9% proficiency rate in 5th grade CAST (California Science Test), compared to 29.14% for the district and 32.68% for the state.

Morningside's Hispanic students and English Language Learner (ELL) students significantly outperform their counterparts in the district and state, ranking in the top quartile of California elementary schools. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.98% in 2022-2023, yet its academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective support for its economically disadvantaged student population. While Morningside consistently outperforms other elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary district, the nearby Columbine Elementary, which is part of a different district, significantly outperforms Morningside and all other Delano Union Elementary schools in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2100 Summer Dr.
       Delano, CA  93215-4794


(661) 720-2700

District: Delano Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1988th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,848 Help


Students who attend Morningside usually attend:

Middle:    La Vina Middle
High:    Cesar E. Chavez High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.9%
Asian:
16.6%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morningside ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.9%), Asian (16.6%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Delano Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morningside is 22.4, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morningside is $6,848. 7 elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morningside:

SchoolDigger ranks Morningside 1988th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Morningside in the ranking list.)

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Delano Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Delano Union Elementary 713th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morningside

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Rank History for all students at Morningside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.62 2714th 4809 43.6%
2005 42.30 2584th 4822 46.4%
2006 45.54 2405th 4818 50.1%
2007 40.71 2865th 5113 44.0%
2008 25.41 3934th 5113 23.1%
2009 33.59 3466th 5193 33.3%
2010 37.54 3319th 5314 37.5%
2011 45.97 2834th 5377 47.3%
2012 43.22 3056th 5390 43.3%
2013 45.59 2960th 5530 46.5%
2015 46.47 2660th 5611 52.6%
2016 49.18 2527th 5614 55.0%
2017 47.89 2669th 5692 53.1%
2018 58.04 2135th 5662 62.3%
2019 65.35 1825th 5789 68.5%
2022 49.49 2551st 5883 56.6%
2023 56.30 2225th 5874 62.1%
2024 61.80 1988th 5862 66.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morningside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 1364th 3246 58.0%
2019 49.27 1293rd 3275 60.5%
2022 51.30 1121st 3311 66.1%
2023 77.84 301st 3250 90.7%
2024 62.78 622nd 3160 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morningside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.93 1079th 5084 78.8%
2019 72.59 1052nd 5173 79.7%
2022 39.83 3022nd 5264 42.6%
2023 71.59 1140th 5374 78.8%
2024 69.56 1279th 5511 76.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Morningside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.35 2352nd 5413 56.5%
2019 67.32 1637th 5492 70.2%
2022 53.38 2248th 5635 60.1%
2023 50.85 2356th 5617 58.1%
2024 55.26 2158th 5605 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Morningside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.02 1851st 5431 65.9%
2019 60.02 1952nd 5510 64.6%
2022 44.77 2721st 5663 52.0%
2023 59.95 1946th 5650 65.6%
2024 66.65 1673rd 5636 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morningside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.32 1308th 4830 72.9%
2019 72.58 1038th 4963 79.1%
2022 57.55 1755th 5084 65.5%
2023 69.42 1205th 5098 76.4%
2024 74.15 981st 5102 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morningside

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 20 6 199 386 0 n/a n/a 6 617
2002 18 7 247 456 0 n/a n/a 4 732
2003 18 7 247 456 0 n/a n/a 4 732
2004 11 2 263 447 1 n/a n/a 24 748
2005 5 1 251 461 1 n/a n/a 25 744
2006 6 0 246 426 1 n/a n/a 28 707
2007 8 3 219 471 1 n/a n/a 25 727
2008 32 1 199 481 n/a n/a n/a 0 713
2009 21 3 195 458 0 0 25 0 702
2010 25 2 186 486 0 0 13 0 712
2011 13 6 191 486 1 0 10 0 707
2012 16 2 188 500 1 0 6 0 713
2013 20 5 166 486 0 0 5 0 682
2014 15 4 151 478 0 0 13 0 661
2015 15 5 151 474 2 0 10 0 657
2016 17 5 138 472 2 0 10 0 644
2017 17 2 127 465 4 0 9 0 624
2018 16 5 119 438 4 0 9 0 591
2019 8 4 115 407 2 0 9 0 545
2020 4 2 117 416 2 1 12 0 554
2021 4 2 111 410 3 0 13 0 543
2022 4 0 92 362 2 0 13 0 473
2023 10 0 105 380 1 1 7 0 504
2024 8 0 82 394 1 1 7 0 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morningside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 617 29.0 21.3 100.3
2002 732 35.0 20.9 100.1
2003 732 35.0 20.9 100.1
2004 748 34.0 22.0 102.9
2005 744 35.0 21.3 103.1
2006 707 34.7 20.4 102.4
2007 727 33.0 22.0 74.6
2008 713 42.6 16.7 75.3
2009 702 36.0 17.3 61
2010 712 36.0 19.7 72.1
2011 707 n/a n/a 75.4
2012 713 30.5 23.3 n/a
2013 682 32.5 20.9 82.8
2014 661 28.0 23.6 86.5
2015 657 28.0 23.4 82.3
2016 644 28.0 23.0 71.7
2017 624 25.0 24.9 67.5
2018 591 23.0 25.6 68.4
2019 545 21.0 25.9 61.5
2020 554 n/a n/a 63.2
2021 543 23.0 23.6 58.9
2022 473 23.0 20.5 55.6
2023 504 22.0 22.9 77
2024 493 22.0 22.4 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morningside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 617 29.0 21.3 100.3
2002 732 35.0 20.9 100.1
2003 732 35.0 20.9 100.1
2004 748 34.0 22.0 102.9
2005 744 35.0 21.3 103.1
2006 707 34.7 20.4 102.4
2007 727 33.0 22.0 74.6
2008 713 42.6 16.7 75.3
2009 702 36.0 17.3 61
2010 712 36.0 19.7 72.1
2011 707 n/a n/a 75.4
2012 713 30.5 23.3 n/a
2013 682 32.5 20.9 82.8
2014 661 28.0 23.6 86.5
2015 657 28.0 23.4 82.3
2016 644 28.0 23.0 71.7
2017 624 25.0 24.9 67.5
2018 591 23.0 25.6 68.4
2019 545 21.0 25.9 61.5
2020 554 n/a n/a 63.2
2021 543 23.0 23.6 58.9
2022 473 23.0 20.5 55.6
2023 504 22.0 22.9 77
2024 493 22.0 22.4 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Morningside

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%
201494.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.1%0.0%0.0%98.1%
202193.8%0.0%0.0%96.4%98.2%95.5%93.8%96.4%
202294.4%0.0%1.1%96.7%96.7%96.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morningside

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,848

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morningside

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1825th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2225th of 5874 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morningside)66.742.2
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)41.533.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morningside)62.240
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)42.434.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morningside)51.846.1
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)43.433.9
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morningside)50.638.2
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)40.630.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morningside)64.252.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)44.342
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morningside)39.842.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)29.828.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Morningside)30.139.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Delano Union Elementary)18.425.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students545504
 7.5%
African American40
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian115105
 8.7%
Hispanic407380
 6.6%
Pacific Islander01
White810
 25%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%77%
 15.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside

Morningside ranks 1988th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morningside usually go on to attend:

Middle : La Vina Middle
High : Cesar E. Chavez High

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended Morningside.

Students at Morningside are 80% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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