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Morris Street School

28 Morris St.
Danbury, CT 06810
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Morris Street School's student population of 376 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Morris Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Street School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#734 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morris Street School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morris Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morris Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morris Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morris Street School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morris Street School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morris Street School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morris Street School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morris Street School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morris Street School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Morris Street School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morris Street School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morris Street School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Street School's ranking?
Morris Street School is ranked #734 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Morris Street School often compared to?
Morris Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Avenue School, Huckleberry Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Morris Street School?
376 students attend Morris Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Morris Street School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Street School?
Morris Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morris Street School offer ?
Morris Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Street School part of?
Morris Street School is part of Danbury School District.

School Reviews
5   2/26/2018
All of my kids went through Morris Street School and they have received a top notch education. The teachers are the best and the culture and warm feeling the school emanates is over the top.
- Posted by Parent - James Kelley

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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