Morris Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 717-4650
- Morris Hill Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Morris Hill Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Morris Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Morris Hill Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 189 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Morris Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Morris Hill Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #122 out of 1265 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 20% |
| Black | 13% | 7% |
| White | 45% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 37% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Geary County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morris Hill Elementary School is Junction City Senior High School (5.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fort Riley Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Riley Fort Riley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 606 students
0.3 miles
4020 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500 0.3 6-8 606 - Fort Riley Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 182 students
0.8 miles
4720 Jackson Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4550 0.8 PK-5 182 - Fort Riley Ware Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 523 students
1.5 miles
6795 Thomas Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600 1.5 K-5 523 - Fort Riley Fort Riley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 430 students
1.8 miles
28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450 1.8 K-5 430 - Ft. Riley Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 620 students
2.8 miles
27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500 2.8 K-5 620
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