Morse Elementary

Public K-6

 431 E. Morse Ave.
       Placentia, CA  92870-3413


(714) 524-6300

District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1659th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,053 Help


Students who attend Morse Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kraemer Middle
High:    Valencia High

Student/teacher ratio:  28.3 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.1%
White:
10.8%
Asian:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Compare Details Morse Elementary ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 15th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Morse Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.1%), White (10.8%), Asian (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morse Elementary is 28.3. 17 elementary schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morse Elementary is $6,053. 11 elementary schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Morse Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morse Elementary 1659th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Morse Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified 305th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morse Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.62 2125th 4809 55.8%
2005 51.99 2098th 4822 56.5%
2006 43.26 2539th 4818 47.3%
2007 47.52 2464th 5113 51.8%
2008 50.30 2350th 5113 54.0%
2009 61.49 1847th 5193 64.4%
2010 65.15 1713th 5314 67.8%
2011 52.28 2456th 5377 54.3%
2012 50.77 2567th 5390 52.4%
2013 54.88 2409th 5530 56.4%
2015 57.76 2043rd 5611 63.6%
2016 64.68 1781st 5614 68.3%
2017 54.78 2285th 5692 59.9%
2018 61.24 1983rd 5662 65.0%
2019 51.00 2543rd 5789 56.1%
2022 54.96 2297th 5883 61.0%
2023 68.24 1653rd 5848 71.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 934th 3246 71.2%
2019 30.64 2440th 3275 25.5%
2022 67.28 535th 3311 83.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.45 1663rd 5084 67.3%
2019 52.51 2236th 5173 56.8%
2022 60.75 1638th 5264 68.9%
2023 79.92 781st 5355 85.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.96 101st 356 71.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.53 1948th 5413 64.0%
2019 52.79 2344th 5492 57.3%
2022 53.00 2263rd 5635 59.8%
2023 65.60 1681st 5595 70.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.87 1990th 5431 63.4%
2019 47.58 2578th 5510 53.2%
2022 55.00 2190th 5663 61.3%
2023 67.09 1631st 5627 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 1330th 4830 72.5%
2019 54.90 1979th 4963 60.1%
2022 59.92 1644th 5084 67.7%
2023 78.29 813th 5079 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.24 2403rd 2834 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Morse Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 6 60 94 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 323 11 54 109 3 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 303 12 64 122 3 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 261 7 63 127 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 251 6 67 141 2 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 244 10 68 159 5 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 194 7 59 176 7 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 204 19 51 181 4 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 204 19 51 181 4 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 211 20 50 196 6 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 234 15 52 208 3 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 224 9 48 234 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 220 15 43 238 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 223 15 47 259 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2002 204 10 27 284 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2003 204 10 27 284 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2004 189 16 35 274 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 187 20 43 308 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 172 28 42 306 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 180 27 38 298 0 n/a n/a 4 547
2008 153 19 41 294 n/a n/a n/a 0 507
2009 144 17 39 315 0 0 32 0 547
2010 136 13 36 361 1 0 4 0 551
2011 119 10 33 379 2 0 6 0 549
2012 97 7 33 363 1 0 8 0 509
2013 89 6 35 352 1 0 9 0 492
2014 76 3 30 326 1 1 11 0 448
2015 81 4 37 331 1 1 16 0 471
2016 72 4 31 363 0 1 18 0 489
2017 74 4 28 345 0 1 23 0 475
2018 68 6 32 342 0 0 27 0 475
2019 58 8 31 322 0 3 26 0 448
2020 56 5 31 325 0 3 24 0 444
2021 38 7 32 272 0 3 22 0 374
2022 38 10 35 259 0 0 19 0 361
2023 40 12 38 255 1 0 23 0 369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 20.3 23.7 n/a
1989 500 20.9 23.9 n/a
1990 504 21.2 23.7 n/a
1991 460 21.5 21.3 n/a
1992 467 21.8 21.4 28.1
1993 486 16.0 30.4 31.3
1994 443 16.0 27.7 30.9
1995 459 16.4 28.0 43.6
1996 459 16.4 28.0 43.6
1997 483 19.8 24.4 45.3
1998 512 24.1 21.2 44.9
1999 518 25.2 20.6 46.1
2000 517 25.8 20.0 40.4
2001 545 27.4 19.9 35.8
2002 525 25.0 21.0 52.4
2003 525 25.0 21.0 52.4
2004 514 24.2 21.2 22
2005 558 24.7 22.6 50.4
2006 548 24.7 22.2 51.1
2007 547 21.2 25.8 50.1
2008 507 24.5 20.7 32.1
2009 547 25.1 20.9 52.8
2010 551 20.2 27.2 52.3
2011 549 n/a n/a 54.8
2012 509 17.0 29.9 99.4
2013 492 16.2 30.2 50.2
2014 448 14.0 32.0 62.3
2015 471 16.0 29.4 65.4
2016 489 16.0 30.5 64.2
2017 475 16.0 29.6 63.4
2018 475 16.0 29.6 62.3
2019 448 15.0 29.8 62.5
2020 444 n/a n/a 66.7
2021 374 14.0 26.7 70.3
2022 361 14.0 25.7 69.8
2023 369 13.0 28.3 68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 20.3 23.7 n/a
1989 500 20.9 23.9 n/a
1990 504 21.2 23.7 n/a
1991 460 21.5 21.3 n/a
1992 467 21.8 21.4 28.1
1993 486 16.0 30.4 31.3
1994 443 16.0 27.7 30.9
1995 459 16.4 28.0 43.6
1996 459 16.4 28.0 43.6
1997 483 19.8 24.4 45.3
1998 512 24.1 21.2 44.9
1999 518 25.2 20.6 46.1
2000 517 25.8 20.0 40.4
2001 545 27.4 19.9 35.8
2002 525 25.0 21.0 52.4
2003 525 25.0 21.0 52.4
2004 514 24.2 21.2 22
2005 558 24.7 22.6 50.4
2006 548 24.7 22.2 51.1
2007 547 21.2 25.8 50.1
2008 507 24.5 20.7 32.1
2009 547 25.1 20.9 52.8
2010 551 20.2 27.2 52.3
2011 549 n/a n/a 54.8
2012 509 17.0 29.9 99.4
2013 492 16.2 30.2 50.2
2014 448 14.0 32.0 62.3
2015 471 16.0 29.4 65.4
2016 489 16.0 30.5 64.2
2017 475 16.0 29.6 63.4
2018 475 16.0 29.6 62.3
2019 448 15.0 29.8 62.5
2020 444 n/a n/a 66.7
2021 374 14.0 26.7 70.3
2022 361 14.0 25.7 69.8
2023 369 13.0 28.3 68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Morse Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
201496.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201995.0%1.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%95.0%
202096.2%1.3%1.3%97.5%97.5%97.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morse Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,053

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morse Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2543rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1653rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morse Elementary)57.457.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)6561
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morse Elementary)50.842.5
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)6662.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morse Elementary)56.866.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)65.963
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morse Elementary)48.755.4
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)62.160.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morse Elementary)40.958.5
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)68.264.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morse Elementary)22.536.4
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)56.854.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Morse Elementary)22.540
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)4747.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morse Elementary)5056.4
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)66.165.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morse Elementary)48.330.9
 17.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)60.754.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448369
 17.6%
African American812
 50%
American Indian01
Asian3138
 22.6%
Hispanic322255
 20.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White5840
 31%
Two or More Races2623
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%68.3%
 5.8%


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Morse Elementary ranks 1659th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morse Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kraemer Middle
High : Valencia High

Students at Morse Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Morse Elementary.


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