Excellent
#158 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
W L Morse School
Elementary School · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns · Sleepy Hollow, NY
An Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30 POCANTICO ST, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
- Math 92% proficient (2009)
- Reading 57% proficient (2009)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at W L Morse School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W L Morse School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,480
Median home value
$661,800
Median rent
$1,943/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10591; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paulding SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Transfiguration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Pocantico Hills Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Carl L Dixson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–1 | 3.2 mi | 132 | 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.
Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
W L Morse School is listed in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W L Morse School
W L Morse School is a public elementary school in Sleepy Hollow, NY, part of Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, serving approximately 425 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W L Morse School
What grades does W L Morse School serve?
W L Morse School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend W L Morse School?
W L Morse School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W L Morse School?
The student-teacher ratio at W L 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 W L Morse School rank in NY?
W L Morse School ranks #158 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is W L Morse School's MySchoolScout rating?
W L Morse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 W L Morse School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W L Morse School has 92% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is W L Morse School a charter school?
No, W L Morse School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W L Morse School a Title I school?
No, W L Morse School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W L Morse School?
48.5% of students at W L 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (914) 631-4144
- Area population (ZIP 10591)
- 23,663
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 10591; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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