Summary:
Morton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 682. The school is part of the Onslow County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Morton Elementary stands out for its consistent academic performance, particularly in mathematics, reading, and science. The school's proficiency rates consistently exceed the district and state averages, with 59.8% of 3rd graders, 65.6% of 4th graders, and 70.2% of 5th graders proficient in mathematics, compared to the district's 61.8%, 51.5%, and 52.9%, respectively. In reading, Morton Elementary's proficiency rates of 56.9% for 3rd grade, 60% for 4th grade, and 60.3% for 5th grade are also higher than the district and state. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 77.1% is significantly higher than the district (64.5%) and the state (66.2%). This consistent academic excellence is a notable strength of the school.
Morton Elementary also boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.53% White, 19.5% African American, 20.09% Hispanic, and other minority groups. This diversity is more balanced compared to some nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of either White or African American students. However, Morton Elementary serves a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, moving from a 1-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, outperforming several nearby schools like Northwoods Elementary, Parkwood Elementary, and Jacksonville Commons Elementary.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Onslow County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
392nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,688
Students who attend Morton Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2
Number of students: 741
Racial breakdown:
White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
21.1%
African American:
18.5%
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Two or more races:
11.1%
Asian:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.2%
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