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Public elementary school · Regional School District 06 · Morris, Connecticut

James Morris School

James Morris School rates 9.3, among the strongest elementary schools in Regional School District 06, where the rated median is 6.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Regional School District 06 median is 6.5.

#24 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Regional School District 06: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.5 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Regional School District 06 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 24 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 1 of 5 in Regional School District 06.

James Morris School is listed in Regional School District 06, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math65%21 points above the Connecticut average of 44%37 students tested · 2024 SBAC
Reading76%27 points above the Connecticut average of 49%37 students tested · 2024 SBAC
In 2024, 65% of students were proficient in math and 76% in reading, against Connecticut averages of 44% and 49%.2024 SBAC; 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
8.9
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 SBAC. 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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 06763; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
James Morris School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$113,750
Median home value
$376,800
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
41
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. James Morris Schoolthis school
    9.3
  2. 8.5Compare →
  3. 8.1Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than James Morris School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does James Morris School serve?

James Morris School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend James Morris School?

James Morris School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Morris School?

The student-teacher ratio at James Morris School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James Morris School rank in CT?

James Morris School ranks #24 of 992 schools in CT.

What is James Morris School's MySchoolScout rating?

James Morris School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 James Morris School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James Morris School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is James Morris School a charter school?

No, James Morris School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James Morris School a Title I school?

No, James Morris School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Morris School?

28.8% of students at James Morris School 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
111
Student-teacher ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$27,659
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 06763)
2,078
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
49.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.