Summary:
The city of Morrison, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the data analysis, a few schools stand out in the area. Southside School is a top-performing elementary school, ranking 699 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in state assessments, with 58.7% of students proficient or better in ISA/Science, outperforming the district and state averages. Morrison Junior High School is also a standout, ranking 437 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school outperformed the district and state in IAR/English Language Arts, with 50.2% of students proficient or better.
While some schools in Morrison are performing well, there is room for improvement at Morrison High School. The high school had lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages in SAT/Mathematics (20.6% vs. 26.1%) and SAT/English Language Arts (25.4% vs. 31.1%) for 11th grade. Additionally, the school had the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 37.9%. However, Morrison High School still maintained a respectable 89.9% four-year graduation rate.
Overall, the schools in Morrison CUSD 6 demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. The consistent performance of Southside School and Morrison Junior High School, coupled with the need to address academic achievement and chronic absenteeism at Morrison High School, provide a comprehensive picture of the educational landscape in the city of Morrison.
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