Morse

Summary:

Morse is an elementary school located in Cambridge, MA that serves 294 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 61.26% of Morse students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.61% proficient or better in Mathematics.

Morse stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly for certain student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's White students ranked 6th out of 753 Massachusetts elementary schools, and its male students ranked 83rd out of 896 schools. Additionally, Morse spends significantly more per student ($35,553 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its success.

While Morse outperforms the Cambridge district and the state on most metrics, it is interesting to note the performance of other nearby schools, such as the Amigos School, which also performs exceptionally well, ranking 139th out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2023-2024 and outperforming Morse in several subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 40 Granite Street
       Cambridge, MA  02139


(617) 349-6575

District: Cambridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,553 Help


Students who attend Morse usually attend:

Middle:    Cambridge Street Upper School
    Putnam Avenue Upper School
    Rindge Avenue Upper School
    Vassal Lane Upper School
High:    Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
African American:
25.5%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morse ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Cambridge School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), African American (25.5%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morse is 7.9, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Cambridge School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morse is $35,553, which is the 4th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Cambridge School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morse:

SchoolDigger ranks Morse 186th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Morse in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Cambridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge 101st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morse

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Rank History for all students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.84 641st 884 27.5%
2004 42.92 536th 882 39.2%
2005 43.31 531st 887 40.1%
2006 46.39 535th 911 41.3%
2007 38.06 636th 911 30.2%
2008 33.69 654th 908 28.0%
2009 30.33 682nd 909 25.0%
2010 43.89 589th 920 36.0%
2011 47.21 548th 924 40.7%
2012 42.95 583rd 930 37.3%
2013 49.94 514th 928 44.6%
2014 42.89 587th 926 36.6%
2015 33.68 657th 914 28.1%
2016 60.09 396th 932 57.5%
2017 53.75 449th 938 52.1%
2018 54.15 464th 934 50.3%
2019 69.74 285th 942 69.7%
2021 70.59 273rd 936 70.8%
2022 67.60 300th 932 67.8%
2023 80.80 179th 928 80.7%
2024 79.87 186th 916 79.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.85 517th 886 41.6%
2019 72.13 170th 896 81.0%
2021 59.84 289th 894 67.7%
2022 54.95 363rd 905 59.9%
2023 59.42 226th 703 67.9%
2024 48.18 318th 731 56.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 332nd 685 51.5%
2019 72.49 121st 700 82.7%
2021 68.71 149th 705 78.9%
2022 55.82 314th 772 59.3%
2023 65.61 180th 757 76.2%
2024 44.95 408th 760 46.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 338th 893 62.2%
2019 64.30 325th 902 64.0%
2021 72.80 232nd 898 74.2%
2022 64.69 312th 901 65.4%
2023 71.68 250th 887 71.8%
2024 82.87 139th 886 84.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 362nd 656 44.8%
2019 75.58 115th 665 82.7%
2021 41.75 338th 632 46.5%
2022 37.03 393rd 672 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.71 564th 898 37.2%
2019 70.19 270th 907 70.2%
2021 67.29 288th 904 68.1%
2022 64.87 321st 908 64.6%
2023 88.07 83rd 896 90.7%
2024 73.30 240th 891 73.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.36 281st 925 69.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.20 10th 174 94.3%
2019 70.15 30th 172 82.6%
2021 68.27 29th 166 82.5%
2022 39.04 106th 173 38.7%
2023 65.16 39th 167 76.6%
2024 50.84 58th 167 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Morse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.05 336th 772 56.5%
2019 79.07 120th 780 84.6%
2021 83.01 99th 765 87.1%
2022 75.47 146th 764 80.9%
2023 92.39 24th 762 96.9%
2024 95.67 6th 753 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Morse

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 155 116 24 36 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1989 146 112 23 34 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 153 119 25 35 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 138 133 24 34 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 127 123 12 27 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 109 105 64 27 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 99 99 74 28 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 99 76 66 19 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 99 76 66 19 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 95 70 70 20 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1998 100 70 71 19 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 118 73 65 16 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2000 126 87 78 27 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 121 107 90 28 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 132 135 80 27 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 132 135 80 27 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 169 163 66 40 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 141 163 55 42 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2006 134 126 51 41 1 n/a n/a 8 361
2007 121 122 49 36 2 n/a n/a 6 336
2008 117 130 49 30 1 n/a n/a 11 338
2009 117 144 51 34 1 2 16 0 365
2010 135 153 59 46 2 2 22 0 419
2011 134 150 57 52 3 3 28 0 427
2012 141 134 51 44 3 3 25 0 401
2013 98 98 42 28 3 1 29 0 299
2014 85 97 40 25 2 2 30 0 281
2015 101 90 43 31 1 2 34 0 302
2016 111 81 46 38 0 1 31 0 308
2017 127 71 40 33 2 1 32 0 306
2018 127 69 38 37 2 1 32 0 306
2019 117 73 46 30 2 0 29 0 297
2020 136 76 46 40 2 0 26 0 326
2021 136 73 31 34 1 0 27 0 302
2022 124 78 28 25 0 0 31 0 286
2023 132 75 28 26 0 0 33 0 294

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 n/a n/a n/a
1989 315 n/a n/a n/a
1990 332 n/a n/a n/a
1991 329 n/a n/a n/a
1992 289 n/a n/a n/a
1993 305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 301 n/a n/a n/a
1995 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 272 n/a 0.0 33.5
2000 318 n/a 0.0 40.3
2001 347 n/a 0.0 47.3
2002 377 n/a n/a 41.4
2003 377 n/a n/a 41.4
2004 440 37.5 11.7 41.6
2005 403 33.6 12.0 48.6
2006 361 37.7 9.6 48.7
2007 336 34.0 9.9 48.5
2008 338 25.0 13.5 47.1
2009 365 27.5 13.3 47.9
2010 419 28.8 14.5 49.6
2011 427 37.6 11.3 54.1
2012 401 37.6 10.6 56.4
2013 299 27.1 11.0 55.2
2014 281 28.0 10.0 54.4
2015 302 30.0 10.0 48
2016 308 31.0 9.9 n/a
2017 306 31.4 9.7 n/a
2018 306 32.5 9.4 n/a
2019 297 33.9 8.7 n/a
2020 326 34.8 9.3 n/a
2021 302 39.6 7.6 n/a
2022 286 35.5 8.0 n/a
2023 294 37.0 7.9 n/a

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 n/a n/a n/a
1989 315 n/a n/a n/a
1990 332 n/a n/a n/a
1991 329 n/a n/a n/a
1992 289 n/a n/a n/a
1993 305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 301 n/a n/a n/a
1995 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 260 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 272 n/a 0.0 33.5
2000 318 n/a 0.0 40.3
2001 347 n/a 0.0 47.3
2002 377 n/a n/a 41.4
2003 377 n/a n/a 41.4
2004 440 37.5 11.7 41.6
2005 403 33.6 12.0 48.6
2006 361 37.7 9.6 48.7
2007 336 34.0 9.9 48.5
2008 338 25.0 13.5 47.1
2009 365 27.5 13.3 47.9
2010 419 28.8 14.5 49.6
2011 427 37.6 11.3 54.1
2012 401 37.6 10.6 56.4
2013 299 27.1 11.0 55.2
2014 281 28.0 10.0 54.4
2015 302 30.0 10.0 48
2016 308 31.0 9.9 n/a
2017 306 31.4 9.7 n/a
2018 306 32.5 9.4 n/a
2019 297 33.9 8.7 n/a
2020 326 34.8 9.3 n/a
2021 302 39.6 7.6 n/a
2022 286 35.5 8.0 n/a
2023 294 37.0 7.9 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morse

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $457 (1.5%) $30,250 (98.5%) $30,706
2020 $608 (2.0%) $30,392 (98.0%) $31,000
2021 $796 (2.2%) $34,757 (97.8%) $35,553

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morse

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 285th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 179th of 928 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morse)7577.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge)6863.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morse)5666.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cambridge)5758.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morse)5150
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge)6056.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morse)5452.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge)5961.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morse)7770
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge)6463
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morse)6858.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge)5157.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Morse)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Cambridge)5357.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Morse)6765.4
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cambridge)6058.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Morse)5858.8
 0.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cambridge)5353.4
 0.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Morse)6057.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Science (Cambridge)4950.8
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297294
 1%
African American7375
 2.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4628
 39.1%
Hispanic3026
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White117132
 12.8%
Two or More Races2933
 13.8%


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Morse ranks 186th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Morse are 45% White, 26% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Morse.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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