Summary:
Morris Area Public Schools has one standout elementary school, Morris Area Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in the Morris area of Minnesota, this school consistently ranks among the top 23% of elementary schools statewide, earning 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years.
Morris Area Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with 66.18% White, 25.68% Hispanic, and 2.71% Native American students. Despite having a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with 38.7% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance is exceptional. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.88% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the statewide average of 45.47%, and 64.63% were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, surpassing the state average of 49.85%.
The school's strong academic performance is further evidenced by its high proficiency rates in 5th and 6th grade MCA-III Reading, at 67.57% and 72.84% respectively. Additionally, Morris Area Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1, which likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its diverse student body. Overall, Morris Area Public Schools can be proud of the exceptional educational opportunities offered at Morris Area Elementary.
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