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#3071 of 4,742 schools in NY
Morse School
Elementary School · Saugerties Central School District · Saugerties, NY
A Saugerties Central School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
CALL BOX A, Saugerties, NY 12477
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morse School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morse 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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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
$72,353
Median home value
$292,100
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Woodstock Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Riccardi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 423 | 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.
Saugerties Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $29,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morse School is listed in SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morse School
Morse School is a public elementary school in Saugerties, NY, part of Saugerties Central School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,071 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morse School
What grades does Morse School serve?
Morse School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Morse School?
Morse School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morse School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morse School rank in NY?
Morse School ranks #3,071 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Morse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Morse School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morse School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Morse School a charter school?
No, Morse School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morse School a Title I school?
No, Morse School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morse School?
51.1% of students at Morse 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (845) 247-6960
- Area population (ZIP 12477)
- 18,789
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 12477; 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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