Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Morningside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside Elementary School's ranking?
Morningside Elementary School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
410 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Morningside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Dumas Independent School District.
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