Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School

4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503

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Serving 360 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 is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
: Top 1% in TX
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
: ≥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:

School Overview

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Kind	79
1	58
2	60
3	54
4	51
5	58

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Total Students

360 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
2023	358
2022	342
2021	336
2020	401
2019	401
2018	406
2017	406
2016	412
2015	394
2014	386
2013	436
2012	437
2011	437
2010	400
2009	380

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
2023	22
2022	21
2021	22
2020	21
2019	21
2018	21
2017	21
2016	22
2015	21
2014	22
2013	23
2012	23
2011	23
2010	21
2009	21

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School Rankings

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is 0.58, 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.

This School

State Level (TX)

#2 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
2022	#2
2021	#7
2019	#63
2018	#83
2017	#167
2016	#160
2015	#153
2014	#205
2013	#223
2012	#648
2011	#601

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≥95%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2022	95%	41%	33%
2021	92%	37%	36%
2019	92%	51%	43%
2018	85%	49%	42%
2017	95%	78%	74%
2016	95%	75%	71%
2015	95%	73%	68%
2014	95%	76%	72%
2013	95%	78%	73%
2012	95%	83%	80%
2011	95%	84%	83%

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≥95%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2022	95%	51%	46%
2021	92%	42%	41%
2019	82%	47%	42%
2018	85%	45%	42%
2017	95%	72%	70%
2016	95%	71%	70%
2015	95%	73%	71%
2014	95%	75%	72%
2013	95%	78%	77%
2012	95%	88%	87%
2011	95%	88%	89%

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≥90%

46%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2022	90%	46%	41%
2021	84%	43%	45%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	16:1	14:1	13:1
2022	16:1	14:1	13:1
2021	15:1	14:1	14:1
2020	19:1	15:1	14:1
2019	19:1	15:1	14:1
2018	19:1	15:1	14:1
2017	19:1	15:1	14:1
2016	19:1	15:1	14:1
2015	19:1	15:1	15:1
2014	17:1	15:1	14:1
2013	19:1	15:1	15:1
2012	19:1	15:1	15:1
2011	19:1	15:1	14:1
2010	19:1	15:1	14:1
2009	18:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	6%	5%	2%
2022	6%	5%	2%
2021	6%	5%	3%
2020	5%	5%	2%
2019	5%	5%	2%
2018	2%	5%	1%
2017	2%	5%	1%
2016	2%	4%	1%
2015	3%	4%	1%
2014	4%	4%	1%
2013	4%	4%	1%
2012	3%	4%	2%
2011	3%	4%	1%
2010	3%	4%	1%
2009	3%	4%	1%

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Hispanic

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	5%	53%	17%
2022	4%	53%	18%
2021	4%	53%	19%
2020	5%	53%	15%
2019	5%	53%	15%
2018	5%	52%	14%
2017	5%	52%	14%
2016	6%	52%	15%
2015	6%	52%	14%
2014	6%	52%	14%
2013	4%	51%	13%
2012	4%	51%	13%
2011	4%	50%	11%
2010	4%	49%	9%
2009	3%	48%	8%

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Black

17%

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	14%	13%	45%
2022	15%	13%	44%
2021	14%	13%	41%
2020	13%	13%	44%
2019	13%	13%	44%
2018	16%	13%	44%
2017	16%	13%	44%
2016	14%	13%	45%
2015	13%	13%	46%
2014	10%	13%	44%
2013	11%	13%	46%
2012	9%	13%	45%
2011	8%	13%	46%
2010	9%	14%	48%
2009	12%	14%	49%

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White

62%

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	68%	26%	30%
2022	69%	26%	31%
2021	69%	26%	32%
2020	71%	27%	34%
2019	71%	27%	34%
2018	71%	28%	36%
2017	71%	28%	36%
2016	73%	29%	35%
2015	73%	29%	36%
2014	76%	29%	37%
2013	77%	30%	36%
2012	79%	31%	37%
2011	82%	31%	38%
2010	83%	33%	41%
2009	81%	34%	41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	6%	3%	6%
2022	6%	3%	5%
2021	7%	3%	5%
2020	5%	2%	5%
2019	5%	2%	5%
2018	5%	2%	5%
2017	5%	2%	5%
2016	4%	2%	4%
2015	3%	2%	3%
2014	2%	2%	4%
2013	3%	2%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.58

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	0.51	0.64	0.68
2022	0.50	0.64	0.68
2021	0.50	0.64	0.69
2020	0.48	0.63	0.67
2019	0.48	0.63	0.67
2018	0.47	0.64	0.66
2017	0.47	0.64	0.66
2016	0.45	0.63	0.66
2015	0.45	0.63	0.65
2014	0.42	0.63	0.66
2013	0.39	0.64	0.65
2012	0.37	0.64	0.65
2011	0.32	0.64	0.64
2010	0.30	0.64	0.60
2009	0.32	0.64	0.59

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

27%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	25%	57%	70%
2022	33%	57%	74%
2021	19%	56%	67%
2020	16%	56%	66%
2019	16%	56%	66%
2018	17%	53%	62%
2017	17%	53%	62%
2016	16%	53%	63%
2015	14%	52%	63%
2014	13%	53%	59%
2013	11%	53%	60%
2012	10%	44%	59%
2011	6%	44%	57%
2010	7%	43%	55%
2009	7%	40%	53%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School	Texas	Texarkana Independent School District
2023	3%	5%	4%
2022	1%	4%	2%
2021	6%	4%	2%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2018	4%	6%	5%
2017	4%	6%	5%
2016	4%	6%	4%
2015	4%	6%	5%
2014	4%	7%	8%
2013	7%	7%	8%
2012	4%	7%	7%
2011	6%	7%	8%
2010	4%	8%	8%
2009	4%	8%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Texarkana Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School's ranking?

Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 8,188 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?

≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?

360 students attend Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 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 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
: Top 1%
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education