Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morningside Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morningside Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morningside Community School's student population of 376 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morningside Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningside Community School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
18%
10%
White
31%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside Community School's ranking?
Morningside Community School is ranked #1462 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Morningside Community School often compared to?
Morningside Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allendale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Morningside Community School?
376 students attend Morningside Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Morningside Community School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside Community School?
Morningside Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morningside Community School offer ?
Morningside Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morningside Community School part of?
Morningside Community School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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