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:
286^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,094

Students who attend Morse Memorial School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

7.8%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (7.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morse Memorial School is 9.1, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03. (See more...)

Compare Morse Memorial School employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 03 159^th 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
2006	25.83	172^nd	192	10.4%
2007	19.81	180^th	198	9.1%
2008	40.21	129^th	195	33.8%
2009	27.23	182^nd	209	12.9%
2010	24.93	172^nd	193	10.9%
2011	49.19	102^nd	186	45.2%
2012	32.62	210^th	258	18.6%
2013	16.29	248^th	261	5.0%
2015	53.25	145^th	284	48.9%
2016	51.17	119^th	255	53.3%
2017	30.57	198^th	256	22.7%
2018	35.53	184^th	254	27.6%
2019	2.73	255^th	258	1.2%
2023	2.37	286^th	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	75^th	82	8.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morse Memorial School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	103	6.4%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	90	13.5%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.4%	60.2%	16.2%

Schools Near Morse Memorial School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Morse Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	27 School Street	Brooks	04921	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 722-3636	103	11	9.1	60.2%	90 (87.4%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	2.4	286^th of 290 public elementary schools	1.4%					(n/a)	40.0	21.7		$15,094
Kermit S Nickerson School	Public	3-5	18 Townhouse Road	Swanville	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-1858	60	5	12.0	65.0%	57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	19.7	260^th of 290 public elementary schools	10.3%		29.8	149^th of 210 public elementary schools	29.0%	111	46.3	43.4		$19,851
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36 West Main Street	Monroe	04951	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 525-3504	69	6	11.1	63.8%	64 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	94.2	10^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.6%					(n/a)		73.1		$14,636
Mt View Elementary School	Public	K-5	573 Mount View Road	Thorndike	04986	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 568-7541	216	23	9.3	60.2%	202 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	5	283^rd of 290 public elementary schools	2.4%		0	208^th of 210 public elementary schools	1.0%	75	34.6	29.5	15.4	$16,402
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2 South Main Street	Morrill	04952	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5300	74	7	10.5	45.9%	72 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$19,845
Troy Central School	Public	K-5	733 Bangor Road	Troy	04987	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 948-2280	55	6	8.7	54.5%	52 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	13.3	273^rd of 290 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)	50.0	34.6		$18,435
East Belfast School	Public	PK, KG-2	14 Swan Lake Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-4420	97	8	12.1	64.9%	89 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)				$20,455
Captain Albert W. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-5	31 Elementary Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3510	258	27	9.7	45.3%	233 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	64.6	112^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.4%		19.7	168^th of 210 public elementary schools	20.0%	56	64.7	62.3	37.0	$20,416
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	214	21	10.4	57.5%	213 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.6	200^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.0%		23.4	158^th of 210 public elementary schools	24.8%	42	66.7	42.3	12.5	$24,492
Etna-Dixmont School	Public	PK, KG-4	2100 Dixmont Road	Etna	04434	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 992-0735	184	18	10.2	44.6%	177 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	66.7	104^th of 290 public elementary schools	64.1%		87.1	14^th of 210 public elementary schools	93.3%	90	68.4	56.1		$20,325

Frequently Asked Questions about Morse Memorial School

What schools do graduates of Morse Memorial School attend?

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

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

How many students attend Morse Memorial School?

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

What district is Morse Memorial School in?

Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03

What is the racial makeup of Morse Memorial School?

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

Is Morse Memorial School a good school?

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

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