Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morrice Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morrice Area Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Morrice, MI, encompassing approximately 53.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morrice Area Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Big Enough For Excellence, Small Enough To Care
School Rankings
Morrice Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrice Area Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morrice Area Elementary School's ranking?
Morrice Area Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Morrice Area Elementary School often compared to?
Morrice Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Elementary Early Learning Center, Robert Kerr School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Morrice Area Elementary School?
196 students attend Morrice Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Morrice Area Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morrice Area Elementary School?
Morrice Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Morrice Area Elementary School offer ?
Morrice Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morrice Area Elementary School part of?
Morrice Area Elementary School is part of Morrice Area Schools.
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