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#609 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 50% in state
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3513 12th St SE, Salem, OR 97302
- Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morningside Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morningside 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$83,697
Median home value
$415,200
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 79 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #8 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morningside Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morningside Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morningside Elementary School
What grades does Morningside Elementary School serve?
Morningside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morningside Elementary School rank in OR?
Morningside Elementary School ranks #609 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Morningside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morningside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Morningside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morningside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Morningside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morningside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Morningside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morningside Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Morningside 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3173
- Area population (ZIP 97302)
- 40,954
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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