W L Morse School serves 425 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
W L Morse School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of W L Morse School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend W L Morse School?
425 students attend W L Morse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of W L Morse School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W L Morse School?
W L Morse School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does W L Morse School offer ?
W L Morse School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W L Morse School part of?
W L Morse School is part of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns.
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