Morse
328 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The Morse School, located at 40 Granite Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from junior kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The Morse community is known for its dedication to celebrating diversity and ensuring that every child feels a strong sense of belonging, often highlighting their "Morse Pride" and a commitment to collaborative, student-centered instruction.
Academically, the Morse School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting them at their individual developmental levels. The school leverages its urban setting to provide enriching educational experiences, often integrating project-based learning and creative arts into its programming. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the Morse School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and empathetic citizens who are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
Academically, the Morse School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting them at their individual developmental levels. The school leverages its urban setting to provide enriching educational experiences, often integrating project-based learning and creative arts into its programming. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the Morse School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and empathetic citizens who are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
328
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 134 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black | 70 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Two or More | 36 |
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White134 (41.0%)
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Black70 (21.4%)
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Asian53 (16.2%)
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Two or More36 (11.0%)
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Hispanic34 (10.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cambridge |
| Phone: | (617)349-6575 |
| Website: | http://morse.cpsd.us/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 328 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
55
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
34
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 55 |
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Grade 1 | 47 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 48 |
| Grade 5 | 34 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 150 | 45.7% |
| Male | 177 | 54% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.3% |
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