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Morton Elementary School

Summary:

Morton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the town of Morton, Washington, with 266 students enrolled. The school's student population is predominantly White, with 85.34% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Morton Elementary School's student performance on standardized tests, such as the SBAC and WCAS, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects, the school has shown signs of improvement in recent years. In the 2022-2023 school year, 48.11% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, up from 39.64% the previous year. The school's performance is particularly strong in the 6th grade, where proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math exceed the state averages. Interestingly, the school's performance for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds is better than the overall school performance, with the school ranking 295th out of 1,024 Washington elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as White Pass Elementary School and Mossyrock Elementary School, Morton Elementary School appears to be outperforming them in some areas, such as 6th-grade performance in English Language Arts and Math. However, the school's performance for its White student subgroup is particularly low, ranking 864th out of 1,009 Washington elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting the need to address the needs of this population. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.9 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year may be a contributing factor to its lower performance compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 400 W Main Ave
       Morton, WA  98356-0060

(360) 496-5143

District: Morton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
784th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,836 Help


Students who attend Morton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Morton Junior-Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details Morton Elementary School ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School is 18. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton Elementary School is $16,836.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morton Elementary School 784th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Morton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Morton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morton School District 165th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.40 824th 1026 19.7%
2005 43.46 627th 1031 39.2%
2006 40.68 670th 1051 36.3%
2007 28.85 816th 1069 23.7%
2008 18.80 925th 1067 13.3%
2009 19.02 924th 1072 13.8%
2010 16.95 972nd 1088 10.7%
2011 34.16 787th 1092 27.9%
2012 28.87 855th 1097 22.1%
2013 59.02 463rd 1106 58.1%
2015 46.63 583rd 1067 45.4%
2016 45.85 588th 1053 44.2%
2017 45.16 592nd 1056 43.9%
2018 52.57 505th 1054 52.1%
2019 72.65 299th 1130 73.5%
2021 42.64 592nd 1107 46.5%
2022 41.41 660th 1169 43.5%
2023 44.91 614th 1169 47.5%
2024 32.64 784th 1168 32.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.01 48th 979 95.1%
2021 65.49 207th 854 75.8%
2022 61.05 307th 1019 69.9%
2023 76.88 154th 1013 84.8%
2024 65.77 295th 1024 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 569th 1004 43.3%
2019 54.19 515th 1068 51.8%
2021 53.37 426th 1008 57.7%
2022 39.45 656th 1100 40.4%
2023 51.25 509th 1094 53.5%
2024 34.08 724th 1093 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.58 523rd 999 47.6%
2019 76.87 232nd 1075 78.4%
2021 36.93 617th 1025 39.8%
2022 44.73 576th 1113 48.2%
2023 53.19 470th 1099 57.2%
2024 33.51 736th 1099 33.0%
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Rank History for White students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.35 457th 1027 55.5%
2021 21.09 785th 943 16.8%
2022 30.95 760th 1031 26.3%
2023 30.54 748th 1011 26.0%
2024 20.79 864th 1009 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Morton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 192 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 194
1989 189 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1990 181 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 188 0 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 197 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 207
1993 232 2 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 235 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 245
1995 225 0 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 225 0 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1997 211 0 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 208 1 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1999 199 0 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 172 1 7 8 6 n/a n/a 0 194
2001 155 0 6 5 6 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 121 1 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 121 1 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 144 1 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 138 1 1 4 8 n/a n/a 2 154
2006 159 2 1 6 9 n/a n/a 2 179
2007 144 1 2 11 9 n/a n/a 1 168
2008 160 2 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2009 144 1 1 12 2 n/a n/a 9 169
2010 139 0 1 8 1 n/a n/a 12 161
2011 122 1 0 20 0 0 5 0 148
2012 131 1 0 19 0 0 7 0 158
2013 143 1 0 21 0 0 10 0 175
2014 137 1 2 20 0 0 9 0 169
2015 132 2 1 20 0 0 13 0 168
2016 130 1 1 16 2 0 16 0 166
2017 132 3 0 18 1 0 14 0 168
2018 123 0 3 16 1 0 14 0 157
2019 136 1 4 13 1 0 16 0 171
2020 164 1 4 15 1 0 13 0 198
2021 133 3 1 16 0 0 17 0 170
2022 174 2 4 12 1 0 21 0 214
2023 227 0 2 13 1 1 21 1 266
2024 252 0 4 23 0 1 16 0 296

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 Morton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 194 9.0 21.5 0
1989 191 10.0 19.1 n/a
1990 190 10.0 19.0 0
1991 200 10.0 20.0 n/a
1992 207 10.5 19.7 n/a
1993 241 11.3 21.3 n/a
1994 245 11.0 22.3 n/a
1995 238 9.5 25.1 n/a
1996 238 9.5 25.1 n/a
1997 227 9.5 23.9 n/a
1998 223 10.8 20.6 n/a
1999 208 11.8 17.6 n/a
2000 194 12.1 16.0 n/a
2001 172 12.6 13.7 n/a
2002 134 11.0 12.2 60.4
2003 134 11.0 12.2 60.4
2004 157 10.0 15.7 49.7
2005 154 9.5 16.2 58.6
2006 179 8.0 22.4 56.5
2007 168 9.3 18.1 55.7
2008 180 9.3 19.4 60.6
2009 169 9.3 18.2 63.8
2010 161 9.5 16.8 72.5
2011 148 9.5 15.5 48.6
2012 158 8.0 19.7 57.6
2013 175 8.0 21.8 66.9
2014 169 n/a n/a 65.1
2015 168 9.0 18.6 66.1
2016 166 8.0 20.7 64.5
2017 168 8.8 19.0 67.9
2018 157 9.4 16.6 65.6
2019 171 10.0 16.9 56.7
2020 198 10.2 19.2 59.1
2021 170 11.1 15.2 58.2
2022 214 12.5 17.0 49.5
2023 266 14.8 17.9 55.6
2024 296 16.3 18.0 64.9

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 Morton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 194 9.0 21.5 0
1989 191 10.0 19.1 n/a
1990 190 10.0 19.0 0
1991 200 10.0 20.0 n/a
1992 207 10.5 19.7 n/a
1993 241 11.3 21.3 n/a
1994 245 11.0 22.3 n/a
1995 238 9.5 25.1 n/a
1996 238 9.5 25.1 n/a
1997 227 9.5 23.9 n/a
1998 223 10.8 20.6 n/a
1999 208 11.8 17.6 n/a
2000 194 12.1 16.0 n/a
2001 172 12.6 13.7 n/a
2002 134 11.0 12.2 60.4
2003 134 11.0 12.2 60.4
2004 157 10.0 15.7 49.7
2005 154 9.5 16.2 58.6
2006 179 8.0 22.4 56.5
2007 168 9.3 18.1 55.7
2008 180 9.3 19.4 60.6
2009 169 9.3 18.2 63.8
2010 161 9.5 16.8 72.5
2011 148 9.5 15.5 48.6
2012 158 8.0 19.7 57.6
2013 175 8.0 21.8 66.9
2014 169 n/a n/a 65.1
2015 168 9.0 18.6 66.1
2016 166 8.0 20.7 64.5
2017 168 8.8 19.0 67.9
2018 157 9.4 16.6 65.6
2019 171 10.0 16.9 56.7
2020 198 10.2 19.2 59.1
2021 170 11.1 15.2 58.2
2022 214 12.5 17.0 49.5
2023 266 14.8 17.9 55.6
2024 296 16.3 18.0 64.9

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

Morton Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201663.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%63.6%63.6%100.0%68.2%68.2%63.6%
201766.7%0.0%5.6%0.0%0.0%66.7%66.7%77.8%66.7%66.7%66.7%
201857.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%63.2%63.2%94.7%68.4%68.4%63.2%
201962.5%0.0%4.2%0.0%8.3%62.5%62.5%83.3%62.5%62.5%62.5%
202175.0%0.0%4.2%0.0%0.0%79.2%75.0%87.5%87.5%75.0%83.3%83.3%83.3%75.0%
202263.2%5.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%73.7%68.4%89.5%73.7%68.4%79.0%79.0%79.0%68.4%
202374.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%81.5%77.8%85.2%81.5%77.8%85.2%85.2%85.2%77.8%
202479.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%83.3%79.2%87.5%83.3%79.2%83.3%83.3%83.3%79.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201887.0%0.0%4.4%0.0%0.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%91.3%91.3%95.7%
201979.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%89.5%89.5%94.7%89.5%89.5%89.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Morton Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201977.4%0.0%1.3%4.5%95.5%95.5%96.1%94.8%95.5%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,390 (9.3%) $13,516 (90.7%) $14,905
2020 $928 (9.0%) $9,397 (91.0%) $10,325
2021 $1,687 (9.6%) $15,950 (90.4%) $17,637
2022 $2,263 (13.4%) $14,573 (86.6%) $16,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 614th of 1169 Elementary schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)56.553.6
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morton School District)56.553.6
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)73.957.1
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Morton School District)73.957.1
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)5041.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morton School District)5041.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)57.141.9
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Morton School District)57.141.9
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)7542.3
 32.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morton School District)7542.3
 32.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)62.523.1
 39.4%
   5th Grade Math (Morton School District)62.523.1
 39.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Morton Elementary School)7550
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Morton School District)7550
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)7957.1
 21.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Morton School District)7957.1
 21.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)68.433.3
 35.1%
   6th Grade Math (Morton School District)68.433.3
 35.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)63.848.1
 15.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Morton School District)59.451.4
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Morton Elementary School)64.939.6
 25.3%
   All Grades Math (Morton School District)49.738.9
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Morton Elementary School)7550
 25%
   All Grades Science (Morton School District)58.653.1
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students171266
 55.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander01
White136227
 66.9%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%55.6%
 1.1%

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Students at Morton Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Morton Elementary School ranks 784th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

High : Morton Junior-Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Morton Elementary School.


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