Very Good
#538 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Morton Elementary School
Elementary School · Marysville Public Schools · Marysville, MI
A Marysville Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
920 LYNWOOD ST, Marysville, MI 48040
- Math 54% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morton Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Morton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average667/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marysville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,661
Median home value
$185,500
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Woodland Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Cleveland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 238 | 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.
Marysville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morton Elementary School is listed in Marysville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morton Elementary School
Morton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marysville, MI, part of Marysville Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morton Elementary School
What grades does Morton Elementary School serve?
Morton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morton Elementary School rank in MI?
Morton Elementary School ranks #538 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Morton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Morton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morton Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Morton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Morton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Morton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morton Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Morton Elementary 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (810) 364-2990
- Area population (ZIP 48040)
- 9,942
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 48040; 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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