Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
8%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
58%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Texarkana Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School's ranking?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School often compared to?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Lick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School?
351 students attend Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School offer ?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School part of?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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