Morenci Middle and High School

Summary:

Morenci Middle and High School is a public school serving 289 students in grades 6-12 in Morenci, Michigan, which is part of the Morenci Area Schools district. The school has a unique student population, with a significantly higher percentage of white and Hispanic students compared to the state average. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and performance, it has shown strengths in certain student subgroups and has a relatively high graduation rate, though it also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism.

Morenci Middle and High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, only 30% of 11th-grade students were proficient in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.3%. Nearby schools, such as JCLISD Academy A Regional Middle College and Adrian High School, have consistently outperformed Morenci Middle and High School in several academic areas. The school's high rate of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.6% to 32.0% over the past five years, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Despite these challenges, Morenci Middle and High School has shown strengths in certain student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 15 out of 619 Michigan high schools for female students and 117 out of 633 for male students, both with 4- or 5-star ratings. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, dropping from 116 out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 to 409 out of 735 schools in 2022-2023. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 51.56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 788 Coomer St
       Morenci, MI  49256-9501


(517) 458-7501

District: Morenci Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,766 Help


Feeder schools for Morenci Middle and High School:

Elementary:    Morenci Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morenci Middle and High School ranks worse than 68.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Morenci Middle and High School ranks better than 84.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Morenci Middle and High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (85.5%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morenci Middle and High School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morenci Middle and High School is $16,766.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morenci Middle and High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morenci Middle and High School 613th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Morenci Middle and High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Morenci Middle and High School 116th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Morenci Middle and High School in the ranking list.)

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Morenci Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morenci Area Schools 336th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morenci Middle and High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 49.68 466th 919 49.3%
2016 49.06 438th 894 51.0%
2017 29.26 566th 821 31.1%
2018 46.76 469th 838 44.0%
2019 49.83 360th 792 54.5%
2021 46.70 323rd 675 52.1%
2022 56.58 284th 776 63.4%
2023 36.82 546th 883 38.2%
2024 30.23 613th 897 31.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 336th 815 58.8%
2019 49.27 329th 672 51.0%
2021 72.31 75th 523 85.7%
2022 76.35 92nd 691 86.7%
2023 34.20 542nd 825 34.3%
2024 39.31 495th 836 40.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.93 328th 794 58.7%
2019 60.94 222nd 658 66.3%
2021 42.31 277th 521 46.8%
2022 58.86 213th 657 67.6%
2023 45.87 386th 770 49.9%
2024 39.59 448th 771 41.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 542nd 797 32.0%
2019 39.76 374th 639 41.5%
2021 51.01 218th 540 59.6%
2022 55.43 256th 658 61.1%
2023 27.67 562nd 776 27.6%
2024 22.41 621st 786 21.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 468th 678 31.0%
2019 36.15 391st 624 37.3%
2021 43.15 298th 577 48.4%
2022 48.41 292nd 638 54.2%
2023 31.29 485th 688 29.5%
2024 19.10 600th 701 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Morenci Middle and High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.29 273rd 705 61.3%
2007 66.41 291st 767 62.1%
2008 56.79 413th 750 44.9%
2009 64.31 343rd 754 54.5%
2010 76.53 171st 765 77.6%
2011 66.43 328th 784 58.2%
2012 47.85 452nd 773 41.5%
2013 39.69 504th 805 37.4%
2014 43.60 484th 799 39.4%
2015 24.73 626th 832 24.8%
2016 66.13 266th 852 68.8%
2017 53.24 348th 835 58.3%
2018 37.37 508th 824 38.3%
2019 39.60 404th 666 39.3%
2021 47.45 271st 561 51.7%
2022 23.60 460th 531 13.4%
2023 42.72 409th 735 44.4%
2024 80.10 116th 743 84.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.50 303rd 315 3.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 536th 755 29.0%
2019 60.92 173rd 532 67.5%
2021 49.56 205th 417 50.8%
2024 67.63 158th 654 75.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.23 455th 710 35.9%
2019 30.60 403rd 554 27.3%
2021 84.11 51st 462 89.0%
2023 58.34 227th 611 62.8%
2024 96.84 15th 619 97.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.09 507th 707 28.3%
2019 36.33 362nd 543 33.3%
2024 77.13 117th 633 81.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Morenci Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 522nd 708 26.3%
2019 25.88 449th 582 22.9%
2021 46.83 248th 516 51.9%
2022 19.03 441st 492 10.4%
2023 28.68 465th 647 28.1%
2024 70.82 150th 638 76.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Enrollment information for Morenci Middle and High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 0 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 333 0 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 347
1990 329 0 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 305 0 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 304 0 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 294 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1994 308 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 319 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 319 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1997 318 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 290 2 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 281 3 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 255 3 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 263 1 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 257 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2003 257 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2004 236 3 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 231 4 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2006 263 3 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 268 5 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2008 249 7 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 231 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2010 218 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2011 186 5 0 7 2 0 1 0 201
2012 201 4 0 9 3 0 1 0 218
2013 189 5 1 14 4 0 3 0 216
2014 167 6 0 17 3 0 4 0 197
2015 321 6 1 17 2 0 7 0 354
2016 370 6 1 27 2 0 11 0 417
2017 391 4 1 27 2 0 11 0 436
2018 399 4 1 24 1 0 9 0 438
2019 377 1 0 27 1 0 12 0 418
2020 360 1 0 34 1 0 14 0 410
2021 339 0 0 33 0 0 12 0 384
2022 293 0 1 29 0 0 11 0 334
2023 247 1 0 31 0 0 10 0 289

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 Morenci Middle and High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 n/a n/a n/a
1989 347 n/a n/a 10.4
1990 345 23.0 15.0 7.8
1991 322 n/a n/a n/a
1992 321 n/a n/a 10.9
1993 309 n/a 0.0 0
1994 322 14.8 21.8 10.6
1995 332 17.8 18.7 9.3
1996 332 17.8 18.7 9.3
1997 335 18.0 18.6 7.5
1998 308 20.0 15.4 5.2
1999 304 16.0 19.0 7.2
2000 277 16.2 17.1 26
2001 279 16.2 17.2 22.9
2002 274 18.8 14.6 26.3
2003 274 18.8 14.6 26.3
2004 253 15.7 16.1 28.9
2005 259 13.4 19.3 47.1
2006 290 15.0 19.3 33.4
2007 291 15.6 18.7 35.7
2008 270 14.0 19.3 37.8
2009 242 13.8 17.5 38
2010 229 12.0 19.0 45.9
2011 201 12.3 16.3 50.7
2012 218 9.3 23.3 53.7
2013 216 9.0 23.8 50
2014 197 10.7 18.3 52.8
2015 354 19.0 18.6 53.1
2016 417 22.0 18.9 58.8
2017 436 23.0 18.9 60.3
2018 438 23.9 18.2 66.2
2019 418 24.1 17.3 58.4
2020 410 26.0 15.7 63.7
2021 384 22.1 17.3 64.8
2022 334 23.0 14.5 49.1
2023 289 20.4 14.1 51.6

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 Morenci Middle and High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 n/a n/a n/a
1989 347 n/a n/a 10.4
1990 345 23.0 15.0 7.8
1991 322 n/a n/a n/a
1992 321 n/a n/a 10.9
1993 309 n/a 0.0 0
1994 322 14.8 21.8 10.6
1995 332 17.8 18.7 9.3
1996 332 17.8 18.7 9.3
1997 335 18.0 18.6 7.5
1998 308 20.0 15.4 5.2
1999 304 16.0 19.0 7.2
2000 277 16.2 17.1 26
2001 279 16.2 17.2 22.9
2002 274 18.8 14.6 26.3
2003 274 18.8 14.6 26.3
2004 253 15.7 16.1 28.9
2005 259 13.4 19.3 47.1
2006 290 15.0 19.3 33.4
2007 291 15.6 18.7 35.7
2008 270 14.0 19.3 37.8
2009 242 13.8 17.5 38
2010 229 12.0 19.0 45.9
2011 201 12.3 16.3 50.7
2012 218 9.3 23.3 53.7
2013 216 9.0 23.8 50
2014 197 10.7 18.3 52.8
2015 354 19.0 18.6 53.1
2016 417 22.0 18.9 58.8
2017 436 23.0 18.9 60.3
2018 438 23.9 18.2 66.2
2019 418 24.1 17.3 58.4
2020 410 26.0 15.7 63.7
2021 384 22.1 17.3 64.8
2022 334 23.0 14.5 49.1
2023 289 20.4 14.1 51.6

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 Morenci Middle and High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $644 (6.4%) $9,478 (93.6%) $10,121
2020 $696 (6.7%) $9,660 (93.3%) $10,357
2021 $84 (0.8%) $10,768 (99.2%) $10,853
2022 $1,106 (8.3%) $12,256 (91.7%) $13,363
2023 $2,217 (13.2%) $14,549 (86.8%) $16,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morenci Middle and High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 360th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 546th of 883 Middle schools
 16.4%
Ranks 404th of 666 High schoolsRanks 409th of 735 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morenci Middle and High School)46.233.3
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Morenci Area Schools)46.233.3
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Morenci Middle and High School)31.516.7
 14.8%
   6th Grade Math (Morenci Area Schools)31.516.7
 14.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morenci Middle and High School)34.828.1
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Morenci Area Schools)34.828.1
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Morenci Middle and High School)3721.9
 15.1%
   7th Grade Math (Morenci Area Schools)3721.9
 15.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Morenci Middle and High School)24.518.9
 5.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Morenci Area Schools)24.518.9
 5.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morenci Middle and High School)63.358.8
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Morenci Area Schools)63.358.8
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Morenci Middle and High School)40.829.4
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Morenci Area Schools)40.829.4
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Morenci Middle and High School)41.837.1
 4.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Morenci Area Schools)41.837.1
 4.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Morenci Middle and High School)40.747.2
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Morenci Area Schools)40.747.2
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Morenci Middle and High School)33.325
 8.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Morenci Area Schools)33.325
 8.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418289
 30.9%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2731
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White377247
 34.5%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%51.6%
 6.8%


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Students at Morenci Middle and High School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Morenci Middle and High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morenci Elementary School

Morenci Middle and High School ranks 116th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Morenci Middle and High School.


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