Morehouse Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
35%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Morehouse Elementary School?
186 students attend Morehouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Morehouse Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morehouse Elementary School?
Morehouse Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morehouse Elementary School offer ?
Morehouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Morehouse Elementary School part of?
Morehouse Elementary School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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