W L Morse School serves 405 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 405 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 405 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of W L Morse School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. 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
2%
10%
Hispanic
56%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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?
405 students attend W L Morse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of W L Morse School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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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