Below Average
#7428 of 9,539 schools in CA
Morris Elementary
Elementary School · Mckinleyville Union Elementary · Mckinleyville, CA
A Mckinleyville Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2395 McKinleyville Ave., Mckinleyville, CA 95519
- Math 33% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morris Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morris Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Average580/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,687
Median home value
$432,600
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Laurel Tree CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Pacific Union ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Fieldbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mckinleyville Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morris Elementary is listed in McKinleyville Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morris Elementary
Morris Elementary is a public elementary school in Mckinleyville, CA, part of Mckinleyville Union Elementary, serving approximately 268 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,428 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morris Elementary
What grades does Morris Elementary serve?
Morris Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Morris Elementary?
Morris Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morris Elementary rank in CA?
Morris Elementary ranks #7,428 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morris Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Morris Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morris Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morris Elementary a charter school?
No, Morris Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morris Elementary a Title I school?
No, Morris Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris Elementary?
56.7% of students at Morris Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (707) 839-1529
- Area population (ZIP 95519)
- 18,792
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95519; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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