Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Summary:

Nathaniel Morton Elementary is a public elementary school in Plymouth, Massachusetts, serving 512 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Plymouth district average, but below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels.

One of Nathaniel Morton Elementary's notable strengths is its consistent performance in serving special education and low-income students, ranking in the top 35% and 16%, respectively, of Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 301 out of 932 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 586 out of 942 in 2018-2019, with the current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year at 408 out of 916.

Compared to nearby schools, Nathaniel Morton Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other Plymouth district schools, such as Manomet Elementary and Federal Furnace School. However, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Duxbury district, such as Chandler Elementary and Alden School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6 Lincoln Street
       Plymouth, MA  02360


(508) 830-4320

District: Plymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
408th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,323 Help


Students who attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Plymouth Commun Intermediate
High:    Plymouth North High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  512

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nathaniel Morton Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathaniel Morton Elementary is 11.4. 4 elementary schools in the Plymouth School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathaniel Morton Elementary is $18,323. 5 elementary schools in the Plymouth School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nathaniel Morton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nathaniel Morton Elementary 408th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Nathaniel Morton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Plymouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth 199th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nathaniel Morton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.28 321st 884 63.7%
2004 72.32 268th 882 69.6%
2005 74.93 242nd 887 72.7%
2006 76.89 198th 911 78.3%
2007 71.53 263rd 911 71.1%
2008 69.62 286th 908 68.5%
2009 68.24 312th 909 65.7%
2010 71.23 277th 920 69.9%
2011 65.72 342nd 924 63.0%
2012 58.29 430th 930 53.8%
2013 52.72 490th 928 47.2%
2014 56.66 447th 926 51.7%
2015 62.43 358th 914 60.8%
2016 66.67 301st 932 67.7%
2017 51.49 466th 938 50.3%
2018 43.33 562nd 934 39.8%
2019 41.27 586th 942 37.8%
2021 57.21 422nd 936 54.9%
2022 61.85 370th 932 60.3%
2023 65.46 321st 928 65.4%
2024 56.24 408th 916 55.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 713th 886 19.5%
2019 30.94 677th 896 24.4%
2021 43.38 512th 894 42.7%
2022 62.75 263rd 905 70.9%
2023 69.69 156th 703 77.8%
2024 57.70 240th 731 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 402nd 685 41.3%
2019 44.18 404th 700 42.3%
2021 56.15 271st 705 61.6%
2022 72.22 147th 772 81.0%
2023 73.62 120th 757 84.1%
2024 56.93 281st 760 63.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.09 535th 893 40.1%
2019 52.78 452nd 902 49.9%
2021 55.58 407th 898 54.7%
2022 60.15 360th 901 60.0%
2023 65.35 316th 887 64.4%
2024 49.20 459th 886 48.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.25 546th 656 16.8%
2019 31.87 454th 665 31.7%
2021 46.52 293rd 632 53.6%
2022 64.17 181st 672 73.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 551st 898 38.6%
2019 31.61 664th 907 26.8%
2021 56.25 406th 904 55.1%
2022 61.15 353rd 908 61.1%
2023 63.21 330th 896 63.2%
2024 60.74 343rd 891 61.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.62 417th 925 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.46 586th 772 24.1%
2019 26.83 635th 780 18.6%
2021 48.68 401st 765 47.6%
2022 51.00 399th 764 47.8%
2023 56.14 329th 762 56.8%
2024 45.13 438th 753 41.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Nathaniel Morton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1050 27 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
1989 606 32 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 629 38 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1991 623 42 6 22 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1992 623 46 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1993 631 55 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 618 62 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1995 636 50 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1996 636 50 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1997 628 47 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 640 43 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 629 30 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 590 23 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 566 19 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 617 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2003 617 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2004 539 20 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 538 33 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2006 562 28 6 10 1 n/a n/a 7 614
2007 546 19 5 11 2 n/a n/a 8 591
2008 531 21 5 11 2 n/a n/a 14 584
2009 527 17 5 14 2 0 24 0 589
2010 542 13 6 9 3 0 18 0 591
2011 561 7 8 9 3 0 19 0 607
2012 541 9 13 6 1 0 20 0 590
2013 517 10 15 14 2 0 19 0 577
2014 516 9 14 17 1 0 15 0 572
2015 547 5 16 17 0 0 25 0 610
2016 515 5 13 21 0 0 26 0 580
2017 516 8 13 28 1 0 25 0 591
2018 483 5 6 23 1 0 29 0 547
2019 484 5 8 27 1 0 32 0 557
2020 489 5 5 38 1 0 33 0 571
2021 415 7 2 43 1 0 25 0 493
2022 421 7 2 52 1 0 21 0 504
2023 415 6 3 64 0 0 24 0 512

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nathaniel Morton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 n/a n/a n/a
1989 657 n/a n/a n/a
1990 680 n/a n/a n/a
1991 694 n/a n/a n/a
1992 682 n/a n/a n/a
1993 704 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 696 n/a n/a n/a
1995 707 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 707 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 695 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 709 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 674 n/a 0.0 26.4
2000 629 n/a 0.0 19.1
2001 607 n/a 0.0 15.7
2002 626 n/a n/a 11.5
2003 626 n/a n/a 11.5
2004 574 38.1 15.1 15.9
2005 591 42.7 13.8 17.8
2006 614 42.7 14.4 19.9
2007 591 42.0 14.1 17
2008 584 40.0 14.6 19.6
2009 589 37.5 15.7 20.2
2010 591 39.1 15.1 19.6
2011 607 36.9 16.4 20.9
2012 590 36.5 16.1 22.5
2013 577 37.5 15.3 27.7
2014 572 37.8 15.1 28.3
2015 610 41.0 14.8 27.7
2016 580 40.0 14.5 n/a
2017 591 44.1 13.3 n/a
2018 547 44.5 12.2 n/a
2019 557 43.8 12.7 n/a
2020 571 43.6 13.0 n/a
2021 493 43.7 11.2 n/a
2022 504 44.2 11.4 n/a
2023 512 44.6 11.4 n/a

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 Nathaniel Morton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 n/a n/a n/a
1989 657 n/a n/a n/a
1990 680 n/a n/a n/a
1991 694 n/a n/a n/a
1992 682 n/a n/a n/a
1993 704 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 696 n/a n/a n/a
1995 707 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 707 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 695 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 709 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 674 n/a 0.0 26.4
2000 629 n/a 0.0 19.1
2001 607 n/a 0.0 15.7
2002 626 n/a n/a 11.5
2003 626 n/a n/a 11.5
2004 574 38.1 15.1 15.9
2005 591 42.7 13.8 17.8
2006 614 42.7 14.4 19.9
2007 591 42.0 14.1 17
2008 584 40.0 14.6 19.6
2009 589 37.5 15.7 20.2
2010 591 39.1 15.1 19.6
2011 607 36.9 16.4 20.9
2012 590 36.5 16.1 22.5
2013 577 37.5 15.3 27.7
2014 572 37.8 15.1 28.3
2015 610 41.0 14.8 27.7
2016 580 40.0 14.5 n/a
2017 591 44.1 13.3 n/a
2018 547 44.5 12.2 n/a
2019 557 43.8 12.7 n/a
2020 571 43.6 13.0 n/a
2021 493 43.7 11.2 n/a
2022 504 44.2 11.4 n/a
2023 512 44.6 11.4 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nathaniel Morton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $318 (1.9%) $16,815 (98.1%) $17,133
2020 $236 (1.4%) $16,056 (98.6%) $16,291
2021 $474 (2.6%) $17,849 (97.4%) $18,323

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathaniel Morton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 586th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 321st of 928 Elementary schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)5854.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5560
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)4953.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)5254.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)4650
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5445.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)5050
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4747.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)4252.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5347.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)4348.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4347.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)3643.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Plymouth)4349.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)4952.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Plymouth)5449
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)4850.6
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Plymouth)4642
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Nathaniel Morton Elementary)3643.9
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Plymouth)4738.6
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557512
 8.1%
African American56
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic2764
 137%
Pacific Islander00
White484415
 14.3%
Two or More Races3224
 25%


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Students at Nathaniel Morton Elementary are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Nathaniel Morton Elementary ranks 408th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended Nathaniel Morton Elementary.

Students who attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plymouth Commun Intermediate
High : Plymouth North High


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

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