Morris County School District
Top Rankings
Morris County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 775 students in Morris County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Morris County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
775 Students
476,419 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
34,093 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Morris County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,691 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
98,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
32,276 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
681 Students
300,604 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,026 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
27,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
16,833
# Students in K Grade:
51
32,393
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
33,518
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
33,692
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
34,397
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
34,535
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
35,601
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
36,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
37,254
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
37,333
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
37,258
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
36,210
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
35,159
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
34,362
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,666
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,697. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,427
$16,697
Spending / Student
$13,436
$16,946
Best Morris County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Grades: 7-12
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morris County School District?
Morris County School District manages 3 public schools serving 775 students.
What is the rank of Morris County School District?
Morris County School District is ranked #49 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County School District?
88% of Morris County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris County School District?
Morris County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Morris County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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