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Public elementary school · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns · Sleepy Hollow, New York

W L Morse School

W L Morse School rates 8.5, among the strongest elementary schools in Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, where the rated median is 5.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.5this school

8.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns median is 5.4.

#163 of 4,744 schools in New York · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns: 1 elementary schools rated, median 5.4 · Based on limited data

The brief

An Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 163 of 4,744 schools in New York and 1 of 5 in Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns.

W L Morse School is listed in Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math92%187 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
Reading57%186 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
In 2009, 92% of students were proficient in math and 57% in reading.2009 EdFacts; 2 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
8.2
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2009–2024

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 92% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 57% (2009 EdFacts).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
W L Morse 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
$103,480
Median home value
$661,800
Median rent
$1,943/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
86
Very Walkable
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
842/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
48.5%
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.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than W L Morse 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 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 #163 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is W L Morse School's MySchoolScout rating?

W L Morse 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 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 facts

Grades
1st – 2nd
Enrollment
425
Student-teacher ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Rank in district
#1 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$30,793
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 10591)
23,663
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
42.8

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

Related reading

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