Summary:
The city of Morenci, Michigan is home to two schools: Morenci Middle and High School, which serves grades 6-12, and Morenci Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5. While Morenci Area Schools have seen some improvements, they also face challenges in academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors.
Morenci Middle and High School has made notable progress, moving from the bottom quarter of Michigan high schools to the top 15% in just a few years. However, the school still struggles with a below-average 4-year graduation rate of 78.8% and a high dropout rate of 13.4%. Standardized test scores are mixed, with some grades and subjects exceeding the state average while others fall behind.
In contrast, Morenci Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with performance on standardized tests generally below the state average. The school also faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.1%. Both schools serve a predominantly white student population and have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the Morenci community that may be impacting student success.
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