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Morris Central School vs. Laurens Central School

Should you attend Morris Central School or Laurens Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Morris Central School
65 Main St
Morris, NY 13808
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Laurens Central School
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Morris Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Laurens Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Morris Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Laurens Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
307 students
303 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morris Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurens Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris Central School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurens Central School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morris Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurens Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morris Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morris Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurens Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurens Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1892 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2311 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morris Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurens Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morris Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurens Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurens Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morris Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurens Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurens Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morris Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurens Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurens Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Morris Central School with the average graduation rate observed in the Morris Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Laurens Central School with the average graduation rate observed in the Laurens Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Morris Central School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurens Central School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
16
Kindergarten Students
22
18
Grade 1 Students
19
29
Grade 2 Students
27
21
Grade 3 Students
14
15
Grade 4 Students
28
22
Grade 5 Students
27
18
Grade 6 Students
22
29
Grade 7 Students
30
19
Grade 8 Students
10
21
Grade 9 Students
20
32
Grade 10 Students
22
24
Grade 11 Students
22
13
Grade 12 Students
27
23
Ungraded Students
4
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morris Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morris Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurens Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laurens Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morris Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morris Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurens Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurens Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morris Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morris Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurens Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurens Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morris Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morris Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurens Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurens Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morris Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morris Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.13
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morris Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurens Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurens Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morris Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morris Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurens Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurens Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morris Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morris Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurens Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurens Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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