Morris Area School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 public schools in Morris Area School District, serving 1,026 students.
- Public school in Morris Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Morris Area School District are Morris Area Elementary School and Morris Area Secondary. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Morris Area School District |
| School District Website | http://www.morris.k12.mn.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (320)589-4840 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,560 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,026 Students | 885,743 Students |
| # of Teachers | 71 Teachers | 55,871 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Morris Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 58% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 114 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 9 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 845 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 83% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 34 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 11 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 78 | 64,201 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 67 | 63,591 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 81 | 64,458 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 79 | 65,783 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 75 | 67,295 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 84 | 67,750 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 75 | 66,619 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 89 | 66,206 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 94 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 68 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 70 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 82 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 73 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,602 is higher than the state average of $11,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,909 is higher than the state average of $11,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $14 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,602 | $11,468 |
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| Spending / Student | $11,909 | $11,559 |
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Morris Area School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Morris Area Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 70%
Rank: Top 20%151 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320)589-1250
Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
- Morris Area Secondary Math: 67% | Reading: 64%
Rank: Top 30%201 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320)589-4400
Grades: 7-12 | 476 students
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