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Morse School

Public | PK-8 & ungraded | 427 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 22, 2012

My son attended kindergarten at Morse last year and we have had a wonderful experience so far. I believe his kindergarten teacher was the best in the district -- energetic, creative, smart, and extremely willing to work with parents to make sure every child had the best possible kindergarten expeirence. My son has thrived there and has made impressive gains in his literacy, creativity, physical and creative development, and his general interest in learning. Morse parents and teachers are highly committed to the school and it has been a pleasure to become a part of the Morse community. We live near by to the Morse so it has also been fun to get to know our neighbors and to become more connected with the Camridgeport community in general.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2012

I am VERY disappointed in the way the Morse School has turned out. I feel this school has alot it needs to improve on especially parent teacher relationships , the way the students are allowed to interact, talk to each other ,and behave in class. I am going to be tranfering my child from this school Immediately. My daughter has come home and told me numerous stories of her days at school not very pleasent to hear as a parent. My daughter has suffered alot these past two years at The Morse
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

My daughter attended the Morse school and had an INCREDIBLE experience there! The entire staff is wonderful. They provide a nurturing and supportive environment. Education is presented in a way that inspires the children to learn. My daughter loved it there! way
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Ms. Pat and the entire staff are constantly working towards improving the school. It is so clear that they have the best interests of the students first in their hearts and minds and actions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2006

The Morse School was one of the best school's in the city until 2003. This school is suffering tremendously academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2004

I love the Morse school. It has so much to offer a child. So many activities, programs, and much much more. It also offers the Core Knowledge that children need, and not alot of schools have that. I didn't think the Morse school was right for my child, but when I sent her there I never regreted what I did. If the morse school had a Highschool I would definetely enroll my child there, but you never know.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
16%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students67%
Female68%
Male64%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female50%
Male57%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students58%
Female74%
Male43%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female42%
Male74%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students56%
Female82%
Male38%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female69%
Male38%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female38%
Male33%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students65%
Female90%
Male35%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students36%
Female50%
Male19%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students82%
Female76%
Male93%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students28%
Female24%
Male35%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students10%
Female8%
Male14%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 39% 8%
White 32% 70%
Asian 14% 5%
Hispanic 9% 14%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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40 Granite St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Phone: (617) 349-6575

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