Excellent
#147 of 990 schools in CT
Top 15% in state
James Morris School
Elementary School · Regional School District 06 · Morris, CT
A Regional School District 06 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
10 East St., Morris, CT 06763
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Morris School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James Morris School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06763; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 4.3 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Litchfield Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Goshen Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Regional School District 06
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
James Morris School is listed in Regional School District 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Morris School
James Morris School is a public elementary school in Morris, CT, part of Regional School District 06, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Morris School
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 #147 of 990 schools in CT.
What is James Morris School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Morris School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Phone
- (860) 567-7420
- Area population (ZIP 06763)
- 2,078
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 06763; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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