Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Summary:

Morley Stanwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 461 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Morley, Michigan. The school is part of the Morley Stanwood Community Schools district, which is ranked 474 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morley Stanwood Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.5%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Riverview Elementary (90.97% white) and Crossroads Charter Academy K5 (76.88% white). Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state average and nearby schools on standardized test scores, with only 36.4% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 14.8% of 5th graders proficient in Math. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 61.0% in 2021-2022, far above the state average and nearby schools.

Morley Stanwood Elementary's challenges extend beyond academics. The school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 77.11% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average and many surrounding schools. This suggests the student population faces significant socioeconomic disadvantages that can impact learning. The school's declining statewide ranking and performance gaps between student subgroups indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4808 Northland Dr
       Morley, MI  49336-9034


(231) 856-7684

District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
972nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,849 Help


Students who attend Morley Stanwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Morley Stanwood Middle School
High:    Morley Stanwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morley Stanwood Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.97. (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 (88.5%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morley Stanwood Elementary School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morley Stanwood Elementary School is $14,849.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morley Stanwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morley Stanwood Elementary School 972nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Morley Stanwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Morley Stanwood Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morley Stanwood Community Schools 474th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morley Stanwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.25 919th 1545 40.5%
2007 49.78 1005th 1565 35.8%
2008 53.86 942nd 1577 40.3%
2009 44.51 1149th 1589 27.7%
2010 61.77 798th 1552 48.6%
2011 60.10 783rd 1552 49.5%
2012 41.68 1033rd 1566 34.0%
2013 42.45 985th 1563 37.0%
2014 45.94 903rd 1533 41.1%
2015 29.21 1173rd 1580 25.8%
2016 36.13 1016th 1548 34.4%
2017 33.05 982nd 1466 33.0%
2018 46.14 849th 1448 41.4%
2019 33.83 931st 1408 33.9%
2021 20.08 956th 1153 17.1%
2022 22.82 1031st 1344 23.3%
2023 30.88 982nd 1470 33.2%
2024 32.97 972nd 1486 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.70 211th 403 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.20 764th 1397 45.3%
2019 35.19 777th 1134 31.5%
2021 20.94 657th 749 12.3%
2022 34.38 742nd 1099 32.5%
2023 32.07 921st 1350 31.8%
2024 32.32 963rd 1381 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.79 844th 1443 41.5%
2019 35.59 782nd 1171 33.2%
2021 24.65 719th 902 20.3%
2022 40.36 636th 1106 42.5%
2023 34.50 850th 1321 35.7%
2024 33.35 880th 1342 34.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.09 832nd 1446 42.5%
2019 31.02 833rd 1196 30.4%
2021 12.95 847th 915 7.4%
2022 13.04 1032nd 1139 9.4%
2023 20.01 1065th 1334 20.2%
2024 26.80 975th 1347 27.6%
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Rank History for White students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 855th 1253 31.8%
2019 25.64 889th 1128 21.2%
2021 15.78 905th 1005 10.0%
2022 15.62 980th 1102 11.1%
2023 19.23 1014th 1198 15.4%
2024 19.05 1031st 1204 14.4%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morley Stanwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 327 4 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 338
1989 370 8 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 387 9 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 363 6 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 413 6 0 7 5 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 399 3 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 399 4 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 412 4 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 412 4 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 468 7 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 330 7 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 328 9 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 330 10 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 351 8 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 345 4 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 345 4 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 310 4 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 307 3 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 299 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 283 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 295 2 7 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 282 2 7 0 2 n/a n/a 1 294
2010 255 1 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 264
2011 288 2 0 3 1 0 6 0 300
2012 266 1 0 8 1 0 7 0 283
2013 486 3 0 7 4 0 12 0 512
2014 465 4 0 15 1 0 11 0 496
2015 458 4 2 16 2 0 12 0 494
2016 454 6 1 15 0 0 14 0 490
2017 486 9 1 16 0 0 21 0 533
2018 463 5 0 17 3 0 22 0 510
2019 468 5 0 14 3 0 20 0 510
2020 461 4 3 15 3 0 19 0 505
2021 424 3 0 9 2 0 21 0 459
2022 420 3 0 14 1 1 24 0 463
2023 408 7 0 14 2 1 29 0 461

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 Morley Stanwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 338 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 26.7
1990 404 20.0 20.2 22.3
1991 379 n/a n/a n/a
1992 431 n/a n/a n/a
1993 415 n/a 0.0 0
1994 414 19.7 21.0 35.3
1995 425 21.8 19.5 37.2
1996 425 21.8 19.5 37.2
1997 482 23.0 21.0 42.1
1998 345 17.0 20.3 43.5
1999 346 17.0 20.4 37.9
2000 349 18.2 19.2 50.7
2001 369 19.7 18.7 54.5
2002 358 22.0 16.3 60.6
2003 358 22.0 16.3 60.6
2004 324 21.5 15.1 62
2005 323 21.5 15.0 64.7
2006 310 19.5 15.9 62.6
2007 290 18.0 16.1 54.8
2008 305 17.0 17.9 69.2
2009 294 17.0 17.3 69.6
2010 264 16.0 16.5 68.2
2011 300 17.3 17.3 70.7
2012 283 14.6 19.3 60.4
2013 512 25.0 20.4 67.8
2014 496 24.7 20.0 68.5
2015 494 24.0 20.5 70.2
2016 490 24.0 20.4 69.6
2017 533 25.3 21.0 69
2018 510 28.9 17.6 74.1
2019 510 28.3 18.0 77.5
2020 505 28.6 17.6 73.9
2021 459 27.6 16.6 70.8
2022 463 28.6 16.1 77.1
2023 461 27.5 16.7 73.8

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 Morley Stanwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 338 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 26.7
1990 404 20.0 20.2 22.3
1991 379 n/a n/a n/a
1992 431 n/a n/a n/a
1993 415 n/a 0.0 0
1994 414 19.7 21.0 35.3
1995 425 21.8 19.5 37.2
1996 425 21.8 19.5 37.2
1997 482 23.0 21.0 42.1
1998 345 17.0 20.3 43.5
1999 346 17.0 20.4 37.9
2000 349 18.2 19.2 50.7
2001 369 19.7 18.7 54.5
2002 358 22.0 16.3 60.6
2003 358 22.0 16.3 60.6
2004 324 21.5 15.1 62
2005 323 21.5 15.0 64.7
2006 310 19.5 15.9 62.6
2007 290 18.0 16.1 54.8
2008 305 17.0 17.9 69.2
2009 294 17.0 17.3 69.6
2010 264 16.0 16.5 68.2
2011 300 17.3 17.3 70.7
2012 283 14.6 19.3 60.4
2013 512 25.0 20.4 67.8
2014 496 24.7 20.0 68.5
2015 494 24.0 20.5 70.2
2016 490 24.0 20.4 69.6
2017 533 25.3 21.0 69
2018 510 28.9 17.6 74.1
2019 510 28.3 18.0 77.5
2020 505 28.6 17.6 73.9
2021 459 27.6 16.6 70.8
2022 463 28.6 16.1 77.1
2023 461 27.5 16.7 73.8

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 Morley Stanwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,687 (15.8%) $9,021 (84.2%) $10,708
2020 $1,854 (16.5%) $9,415 (83.5%) $11,269
2021 $2,922 (21.8%) $10,482 (78.2%) $13,404
2022 $2,746 (20.4%) $10,699 (79.6%) $13,445
2023 $4,812 (32.4%) $10,037 (67.6%) $14,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morley Stanwood Elementary 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 931st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 982nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)41.641.6
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)41.641.6
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)53.242.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)53.242.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)37.730.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)37.730.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)42.925.4
 17.5%
   4th Grade Math (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)42.925.4
 17.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)34.523.6
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)34.523.6
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)24.414.6
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)24.414.6
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Morley Stanwood Elementary School)712.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)712.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students510461
 9.6%
African American57
 40%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic1414
Pacific Islander01
White468408
 12.8%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.5%73.8%
 3.7%


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Students at Morley Stanwood Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Morley Stanwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morley Stanwood Middle School
High : Morley Stanwood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Morley Stanwood Elementary School.

Morley Stanwood Elementary School ranks 972nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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