MORSE

Morse is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cambridge school district, located in Cambridge, MA with about 306 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Morse has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Morse at (617) 349-6575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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MORSE is a public Title I school in Cambridge, MA with about 306 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cambridge
Total Students:
306
Teachers:
32.51
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 306 students

White
41.5%
Black or African American
22.5%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
Two or more races
10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.