For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 496 students in Morenci Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Morenci Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
496 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Morenci Area Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#482 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,798 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,534
$18,606
Spending / Student
$15,798
$17,784
Best Morenci Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morenci Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
788 Coomer St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Morenci Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 E Locust St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morenci Area Schools?
Morenci Area Schools manages 2 public schools serving 496 students.
What is the rank of Morenci Area Schools?
Morenci Area Schools is ranked #488 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Morenci Area Schools?
86% of Morenci Area Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morenci Area Schools?
Morenci Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Morenci Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,798 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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