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#8192 of 8,552 schools in TX
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
Elementary School · Lake Worth ISD · Lake Worth, TX
A Lake Worth ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3801 MERRETT DR, Lake Worth, TX 76135
- Math 32% proficient (2019)
- Reading 27% proficient (2019)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2016, to 30% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Effie Morris Early Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Worth), 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
$70,590
Median home value
$250,600
Median rent
$1,210/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76135; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Joy James Academy of LeadershipEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Castleberry ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| W J Turner ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 360 | 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.
Lake Worth ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is listed in LAKE WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Lake Worth, TX, part of Lake Worth ISD, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,192 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
What grades does Effie Morris Early Learning Academy serve?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Effie Morris Early Learning Academy rank in TX?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy ranks #8,192 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Effie Morris Early Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Effie Morris Early Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Effie Morris Early Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
85.3% of students at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (817) 306-4260
- Area population (ZIP 76135)
- 18,903
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 76135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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