Morningside Elementary

Summary:

Morningside Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 424 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 439 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, Morningside Elementary has struggled in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics, is generally below the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.08% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 40.99% for the Brownsville ISD and 40.86% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for male students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students.

Morningside Elementary's high percentage of Hispanic (95.75%) and low-socioeconomic status (95.28% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) students may present unique challenges. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending level of $12,061, its academic performance remains below average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Interestingly, Morningside Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the Brownsville ISD, such as Aiken Elementary and Southmost Elementary, but still better than some other nearby schools, such as Canales Elementary and Cromack Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1025 Morningside Rd
       Brownsville, TX  78521-7635


(956) 982-2760

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2599th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,061 Help


Students who attend Morningside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lucio Middle
High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Lopez Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morningside Elementary ranks worse than 55.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary is 15.2, which is the 12th best among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morningside Elementary is $12,061, which is the 15th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morningside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morningside Elementary 2599th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Morningside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brownsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) 439th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morningside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.48 1610th 3465 53.5%
2005 64.47 1292nd 3475 62.8%
2006 61.97 1426th 3476 59.0%
2007 71.55 962nd 3724 74.2%
2008 76.81 658th 3768 82.5%
2009 79.44 529th 3884 86.4%
2010 78.79 537th 3937 86.4%
2011 81.46 400th 4095 90.2%
2012 75.03 877th 4206 79.1%
2013 77.19 788th 4221 81.3%
2014 79.61 742nd 4260 82.6%
2015 63.90 1565th 4320 63.8%
2016 72.10 1150th 4286 73.2%
2017 61.57 1403rd 4329 67.6%
2018 53.39 1832nd 4359 58.0%
2019 49.77 2059th 4479 54.0%
2021 15.62 4171st 4578 8.9%
2022 31.21 3298th 4581 28.0%
2023 47.49 2325th 4647 50.0%
2024 43.50 2599th 4675 44.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.55 2444th 3226 24.2%
2019 43.05 1942nd 3333 41.7%
2021 15.30 3361st 3446 2.5%
2022 19.31 3203rd 3487 8.1%
2023 41.00 2201st 3556 38.1%
2024 52.50 1530th 3638 57.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.88 2172nd 3558 39.0%
2019 48.36 1514th 3684 58.9%
2021 27.12 3040th 3799 20.0%
2022 35.54 2611th 3952 33.9%
2023 31.73 2992nd 4086 26.8%
2024 22.94 3669th 4261 13.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.95 824th 4264 80.7%
2019 61.44 1279th 4309 70.3%
2021 21.11 3963rd 4451 11.0%
2022 41.43 2728th 4477 39.1%
2023 57.51 1682nd 4521 62.8%
2024 55.68 1817th 4560 60.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.20 2222nd 4306 48.4%
2019 43.40 2454th 4348 43.6%
2021 21.77 3770th 4499 16.2%
2022 41.97 2657th 4561 41.7%
2023 62.63 1421st 4588 69.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.21 2104th 3106 32.3%
2019 31.21 2663rd 3184 16.4%
2021 8.33 2875th 3006 4.4%
2022 6.98 2896th 2958 2.1%
2023 20.90 2723rd 2980 8.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 1458th 4240 65.6%
2019 51.78 1856th 4295 56.8%
2021 21.48 3958th 4331 8.6%
2022 43.17 2584th 4461 42.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.63 1498th 4319 65.3%
2019 55.37 1686th 4357 61.3%
2021 13.24 4282nd 4498 4.8%
2022 23.23 3799th 4563 16.7%
2023 33.08 3190th 4585 30.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 1339th 4168 67.9%
2019 56.64 1581st 4188 62.2%
2021 20.31 3875th 4329 10.5%
2022 36.68 2987th 4376 31.7%
2023 52.99 1880th 4401 57.3%
2024 50.25 2094th 4431 52.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Morningside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 72 0 0 890 0 n/a n/a 0 962
1990 73 0 0 945 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1991 94 0 1 963 2 n/a n/a -112 948
1992 73 0 0 940 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
1993 43 0 0 981 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
1994 28 0 0 1002 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
1995 29 0 0 937 0 n/a n/a 0 966
1996 29 0 0 937 0 n/a n/a 0 966
1997 26 0 0 1108 0 n/a n/a 0 1134
1998 26 0 2 1114 0 n/a n/a 0 1142
1999 16 0 2 1126 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
2000 9 0 1 988 0 n/a n/a 0 998
2001 10 0 0 929 0 n/a n/a 0 939
2002 6 0 0 867 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 6 0 0 867 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 5 0 0 874 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2005 7 2 0 861 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2006 8 0 0 837 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 7 0 2 757 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2008 7 2 0 708 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2009 3 0 0 772 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2010 4 0 0 715 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2011 1 0 0 810 0 0 0 0 811
2012 2 1 0 804 0 0 0 0 807
2013 1 0 0 805 0 0 0 0 806
2014 0 0 0 749 0 0 0 0 749
2015 7 0 0 782 0 0 0 0 789
2016 6 0 0 670 0 0 0 0 676
2017 11 3 0 706 0 0 0 0 720
2018 14 4 0 642 0 0 0 0 660
2019 10 3 0 577 0 0 0 0 590
2020 11 1 0 491 0 0 0 0 503
2021 13 1 0 443 0 0 0 0 457
2022 19 1 0 396 0 0 0 0 416
2023 16 1 1 406 0 0 0 0 424
2024 0 0 0 376 0 0 0 0 376

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 962 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1018 58.0 17.5 n/a
1991 948 22.0 43.0 n/a
1992 1014 56.8 17.8 64.8
1993 1025 59.0 17.4 81.9
1994 1030 58.8 17.5 67.5
1995 966 53.4 18.1 25.1
1996 966 53.4 18.1 25.1
1997 1134 57.2 19.8 20.6
1998 1142 62.4 18.3 15.8
1999 1144 62.2 18.4 1.4
2000 998 61.3 16.3 0.5
2001 939 59.4 15.8 0.1
2002 873 51.2 17.1 0
2003 873 51.2 17.1 0
2004 879 52.1 16.9 0.1
2005 870 52.8 16.5 0
2006 845 51.9 16.3 0
2007 766 50.2 15.3 0
2008 717 50.2 14.3 0
2009 775 47.4 16.3 0
2010 719 49.5 14.5 0
2011 811 51.7 15.6 0
2012 807 47.5 16.9 0
2013 806 47.1 17.1 96.3
2014 749 45.9 16.2 97.1
2015 789 46.0 17.1 93.2
2016 676 41.0 16.4 94.4
2017 720 39.1 18.4 97.4
2018 660 37.7 17.4 97.3
2019 590 36.5 16.1 93.2
2020 503 31.4 15.9 93.2
2021 457 30.0 15.2 94.7
2022 416 28.0 14.8 94.5
2023 424 27.0 15.7 95.3
2024 376 24.6 15.2 96.3

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 962 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1018 58.0 17.5 n/a
1991 948 22.0 43.0 n/a
1992 1014 56.8 17.8 64.8
1993 1025 59.0 17.4 81.9
1994 1030 58.8 17.5 67.5
1995 966 53.4 18.1 25.1
1996 966 53.4 18.1 25.1
1997 1134 57.2 19.8 20.6
1998 1142 62.4 18.3 15.8
1999 1144 62.2 18.4 1.4
2000 998 61.3 16.3 0.5
2001 939 59.4 15.8 0.1
2002 873 51.2 17.1 0
2003 873 51.2 17.1 0
2004 879 52.1 16.9 0.1
2005 870 52.8 16.5 0
2006 845 51.9 16.3 0
2007 766 50.2 15.3 0
2008 717 50.2 14.3 0
2009 775 47.4 16.3 0
2010 719 49.5 14.5 0
2011 811 51.7 15.6 0
2012 807 47.5 16.9 0
2013 806 47.1 17.1 96.3
2014 749 45.9 16.2 97.1
2015 789 46.0 17.1 93.2
2016 676 41.0 16.4 94.4
2017 720 39.1 18.4 97.4
2018 660 37.7 17.4 97.3
2019 590 36.5 16.1 93.2
2020 503 31.4 15.9 93.2
2021 457 30.0 15.2 94.7
2022 416 28.0 14.8 94.5
2023 424 27.0 15.7 95.3
2024 376 24.6 15.2 96.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morningside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (8.8%) $8,292 (91.2%) $9,093
2020 $1,175 (10.8%) $9,718 (89.2%) $10,892
2021 $1,917 (15.9%) $10,144 (84.1%) $12,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morningside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2059th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2325th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Morningside Elementary)3965
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morningside Elementary)5944
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Morningside Elementary)4144
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morningside Elementary)3638
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Morningside Elementary)4054
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morningside Elementary)4243
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Morningside Elementary)5224
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590424
 28.1%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic577406
 29.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1016
 60%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%95.3%
 2.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Morningside Elementary.

Morningside Elementary ranks 2599th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Morningside Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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