Morse Memorial School

Summary:

Morse Memorial School is an elementary school located in Brooks, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03, which is ranked 159 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morse Memorial School faces significant challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with 87.38% of its students being white, compared to nearby schools ranging from 90-97% white. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Maine elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40%) and Mathematics (21.74%) well below the state averages (64.63% and 48.68%, respectively). The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 48.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, and has a high percentage of students (60.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's performance has been on a concerning decline, with its statewide ranking dropping from 102 out of 186 Maine elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 286 out of 290 in the most recent year. While the nearby schools, such as Monroe Elementary School and Troy Central School, also struggle with low academic performance, Morse Memorial School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state. These challenges suggest that addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial for improving student outcomes at Morse Memorial School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27 School Street
       Brooks, ME  04921


(207) 722-3636

District: Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,094 Help


Students who attend Morse Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:    Mt View Middle School
High:    Mt View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Two or more races:
7.8%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morse Memorial School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (7.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morse Memorial School is 9.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morse Memorial School is $15,094. 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03 spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Morse Memorial School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03 159th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morse Memorial School

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Rank History for all students at Morse Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.83 172nd 192 10.4%
2007 19.81 180th 198 9.1%
2008 40.21 129th 195 33.8%
2009 27.23 182nd 209 12.9%
2010 24.93 172nd 193 10.9%
2011 49.19 102nd 186 45.2%
2012 32.62 210th 258 18.6%
2013 16.29 248th 261 5.0%
2015 53.25 145th 284 48.9%
2016 51.17 119th 255 53.3%
2017 30.57 198th 256 22.7%
2018 35.53 184th 254 27.6%
2019 2.73 255th 258 1.2%
2023 2.37 286th 290 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morse Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.97 75th 82 8.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Morse Memorial School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 200 200
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 204 204
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 197 197
1994 215 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1995 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 206 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1998 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1999 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2000 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 185 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 170 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 170 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 184 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 163 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2006 155 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 161 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 152 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2009 128 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 135
2010 118 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2011 112 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 118
2012 116 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 122
2013 113 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 118
2014 95 0 0 1 1 1 5 0 103
2015 104 2 0 2 1 0 5 0 114
2016 111 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 120
2017 117 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 125
2018 115 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 120
2019 104 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 110
2020 103 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 111
2021 82 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 88
2022 89 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 98
2023 90 3 1 1 0 0 8 0 103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morse Memorial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 200 9.0 22.2 n/a
1992 204 12.0 17.0 n/a
1993 197 11.0 17.9 30.5
1994 218 12.0 18.2 34.4
1995 200 11.0 18.2 35
1996 200 11.0 18.2 35
1997 207 11.0 18.8 37.7
1998 191 12.0 15.9 40.8
1999 198 13.0 15.2 51
2000 191 13.7 13.9 57.6
2001 187 12.0 15.6 58.3
2002 171 14.0 12.2 59.6
2003 171 14.0 12.2 59.6
2004 186 12.0 15.5 58.6
2005 164 15.7 10.4 53
2006 156 15.5 10.1 52.6
2007 162 13.4 12.1 53.7
2008 154 17.0 9.1 61.7
2009 135 13.1 10.3 66.7
2010 121 9.6 12.6 77.7
2011 118 10.0 11.8 77.1
2012 122 9.6 12.7 5.7
2013 118 6.9 17.0 65.3
2014 103 7.3 13.9 73.8
2015 114 8.0 14.2 71.9
2016 120 9.0 13.3 69.2
2017 125 7.6 16.4 80
2018 120 8.9 13.4 74.2
2019 110 9.0 12.2 76.4
2020 111 10.8 10.2 73
2021 88 10.7 8.2 70.5
2022 98 12.1 8.0 59.2
2023 103 11.3 9.1 60.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morse Memorial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 200 9.0 22.2 n/a
1992 204 12.0 17.0 n/a
1993 197 11.0 17.9 30.5
1994 218 12.0 18.2 34.4
1995 200 11.0 18.2 35
1996 200 11.0 18.2 35
1997 207 11.0 18.8 37.7
1998 191 12.0 15.9 40.8
1999 198 13.0 15.2 51
2000 191 13.7 13.9 57.6
2001 187 12.0 15.6 58.3
2002 171 14.0 12.2 59.6
2003 171 14.0 12.2 59.6
2004 186 12.0 15.5 58.6
2005 164 15.7 10.4 53
2006 156 15.5 10.1 52.6
2007 162 13.4 12.1 53.7
2008 154 17.0 9.1 61.7
2009 135 13.1 10.3 66.7
2010 121 9.6 12.6 77.7
2011 118 10.0 11.8 77.1
2012 122 9.6 12.7 5.7
2013 118 6.9 17.0 65.3
2014 103 7.3 13.9 73.8
2015 114 8.0 14.2 71.9
2016 120 9.0 13.3 69.2
2017 125 7.6 16.4 80
2018 120 8.9 13.4 74.2
2019 110 9.0 12.2 76.4
2020 111 10.8 10.2 73
2021 88 10.7 8.2 70.5
2022 98 12.1 8.0 59.2
2023 103 11.3 9.1 60.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morse Memorial School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,111
2019 $12,366
2020 $13,653
2021 $16,936
2022 $17,450
2023 $15,094

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morse Memorial School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 290 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students110103
 6.4%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White10490
 13.5%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%60.2%
 16.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morse Memorial School

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended Morse Memorial School.

Morse Memorial School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Maine elementary schools.

Students who attend Morse Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt View Middle School
High : Mt View High School

Students at Morse Memorial School are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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