Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Morris Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Morris Area Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Area Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Area Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#349 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Area Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Area Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Morris Area Elementary School?
523 students attend Morris Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Morris Area Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Morris Area Elementary School offer ?
Morris Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Morris Area Elementary School part of?
Morris Area Elementary School is part of Morris Area Public Schools School District.
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