Below Average
#1820 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mike Morris Elementary
Elementary School · South Bend School District · South Bend, WA
A South Bend School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 437, South Bend, WA 98586
- Math 27% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mike Morris Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mike Morris Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$49,554
Median home value
$231,900
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98586; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Virtual LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Raymond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 249 | 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.
South Bend School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mike Morris Elementary is listed in South Bend School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mike Morris Elementary
Mike Morris Elementary is a public elementary school in South Bend, WA, part of South Bend School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,820 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mike Morris Elementary
What grades does Mike Morris Elementary serve?
Mike Morris Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mike Morris Elementary?
Mike Morris Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mike Morris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mike Morris Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mike Morris Elementary rank in WA?
Mike Morris Elementary ranks #1,820 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mike Morris Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mike Morris Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mike Morris Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mike Morris Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mike Morris Elementary a charter school?
No, Mike Morris Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mike Morris Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mike Morris Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mike Morris Elementary?
76.8% of students at Mike Morris Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pacific County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (360) 875-5615
- Area population (ZIP 98586)
- 1,848
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98586; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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