Morris Area Elementary

Summary:

Morris Area Elementary is a public elementary school serving 553 students in grades PK-6 in Morris, Minnesota. The school is part of the Morris Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morris Area Elementary consistently performs above the state average in MCA-III proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. The school's 3rd grade MCA-III Math proficiency rate is particularly strong, ranging from 58.75% to 92.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of 58.79%. Additionally, the school's 5th and 6th grade MCA-III Reading proficiency rates have reached as high as 96.67% and 72.84%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 57.45% and 54.54%. Morris Area Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students. However, the school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 22.28% in 2020-2021 to 38.7% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Morris Area Elementary stands out with its higher academic performance and more diverse student population. For example, Herman Elementary, located 19.48 miles away, has significantly lower proficiency rates in Math and Reading, as well as a less diverse student population. On the other hand, Hancock Elementary, located 8.02 miles away, is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 5% of Minnesota elementary schools, and has a student population that is more economically advantaged than Morris Area Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 151 S Columbia Ave
       Morris, MN  56267-1287


(320) 589-1250

District: Morris Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,897 Help


Students who attend Morris Area Elementary usually attend:

High:    Morris Area Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Hispanic:
25.7%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morris Area Elementary ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (25.7%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morris Area Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morris Area Elementary is $10,897.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morris Area Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Elementary 201st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Morris Area Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Morris Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Public Schools 31st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morris Area Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 78.21 137th 840 83.7%
2016 78.84 138th 848 83.7%
2017 77.46 158th 853 81.5%
2018 77.14 160th 847 81.1%
2019 65.14 336th 870 61.4%
2021 64.79 309th 869 64.4%
2022 68.29 277th 858 67.7%
2023 70.23 249th 845 70.5%
2024 74.91 201st 881 77.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.11 30th 276 89.1%
2024 43.87 159th 303 47.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.52 24th 463 94.8%
2019 80.96 53rd 515 89.7%
2021 65.05 111th 417 73.4%
2022 67.40 128th 500 74.4%
2023 74.83 94th 524 82.1%
2024 84.23 48th 572 91.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.23 100th 728 86.3%
2019 62.68 266th 740 64.1%
2021 58.82 277th 683 59.4%
2022 82.58 54th 663 91.9%
2023 77.44 114th 774 85.3%
2024 74.49 139th 793 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.11 190th 774 75.5%
2019 64.38 309th 787 60.7%
2021 62.22 311th 783 60.3%
2022 67.49 266th 799 66.7%
2023 70.31 227th 787 71.2%
2024 74.82 173rd 809 78.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.98 147th 779 81.1%
2019 61.79 349th 798 56.3%
2021 61.92 309th 784 60.6%
2022 65.66 280th 808 65.3%
2023 65.16 283rd 799 64.6%
2024 70.78 219th 826 73.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 128th 220 41.8%
2019 46.79 118th 219 46.1%
2021 72.73 24th 153 84.3%
2022 74.30 28th 209 86.6%
2023 82.18 22nd 214 89.7%
2024 74.22 40th 249 83.9%
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Rank History for White students at Morris Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.01 171st 712 76.0%
2019 59.21 290th 722 59.8%
2021 51.82 332nd 710 53.2%
2022 60.03 274th 725 62.2%
2023 63.04 236th 712 66.9%
2024 74.34 146th 730 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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 Morris Area Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 454 8 4 55 11 0 20 0 552
2015 445 10 6 59 6 0 15 0 541
2016 447 8 8 60 6 0 14 0 543
2017 475 6 7 60 9 0 22 0 579
2018 439 6 6 72 9 0 18 0 550
2019 427 11 7 89 15 0 20 0 569
2020 426 9 6 108 12 0 17 0 578
2021 408 6 3 125 12 0 16 0 570
2022 361 3 2 127 14 0 16 0 523
2023 366 7 4 142 15 0 19 0 553

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 Morris Area Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 552 38.0 14.4 33.3
2015 541 40.0 13.5 30.9
2016 543 39.0 13.9 29.8
2017 579 38.4 15.0 28
2018 550 36.9 14.8 29.5
2019 569 37.6 15.1 32.9
2020 578 39.7 14.5 30.4
2021 570 43.7 13.0 22.3
2022 523 n/a n/a 24.5
2023 553 40.6 13.6 38.7

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 Morris Area Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 552 38.0 14.4 33.3
2015 541 40.0 13.5 30.9
2016 543 39.0 13.9 29.8
2017 579 38.4 15.0 28
2018 550 36.9 14.8 29.5
2019 569 37.6 15.1 32.9
2020 578 39.7 14.5 30.4
2021 570 43.7 13.0 22.3
2022 523 n/a n/a 24.5
2023 553 40.6 13.6 38.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morris Area Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,897

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morris Area Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 336th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 845 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)69.158.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)69.158.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)51.250
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)51.250
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)86.663.2
 23.4%
   4th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)86.663.2
 23.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)69.559.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)69.559.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)62.349.4
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)62.349.4
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)67.572.8
 5.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)67.572.8
 5.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Morris Area Elementary)55.856.8
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Morris Area Public Schools)55.856.8
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)53.949.4
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)53.949.4
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)57.356.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)57.356.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569553
 2.8%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian1515
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic89142
 59.6%
Pacific Islander00
White427366
 14.3%
Two or More Races2019
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%38.7%
 5.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Morris Area Elementary.

Students at Morris Area Elementary are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Morris Area Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Morris Area Secondary

Morris Area Elementary ranks 201st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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