Morris Central School
Tel:
(607) 263-6100
Morris Central School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Morris Central School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Morris Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Morris Central School's student population of 341 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morris Central School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Morris Central School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2520 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 92% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Morris Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Morris Central School is Unadilla Valley Secondary School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Unadilla Valley Elementary School (5.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Berlin Unadilla Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
5.5 miles
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500 5.5 PK-5 396 - New Berlin Unadilla Valley Secondary School Grades: 5-12 | 404 students
5.5 miles
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500 5.5 5-12 404 - Laurens Laurens Central School Grades: K-12 | 304 students
7.7 miles
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050 7.7 K-12 304 - Gilbertsville Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 177 students
9.3 miles
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207 9.3 PK-6 177 - Gilbertsville Gilbertsville-mount Upton Junior-senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 183 students
9.3 miles
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207 9.3 7-12 183
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