Morrill Public Schools

The Morrill Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: Morrill High School, Morrill Elementary School, and Tri Community Preschool. The data analysis reveals that Morrill Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, while Morrill High School and Tri Community Preschool have their own unique characteristics and areas for improvement.

Morrill Elementary School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 218 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2022-2023. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5 and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.6. In contrast, Morrill High School's proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (34.62%), ACT/Mathematics (19.23%), and ACT/Science (23.08%) are all below the state averages, and the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 193 out of 202 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to 148 out of 215 in 2022-2023.

The district's demographics and spending patterns suggest opportunities for further investigation and targeted interventions to enhance student outcomes across all grade levels. While Morrill Elementary School has the highest spending per student at $25,502, its performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grades exceeding state averages and others falling behind. Morrill High School, with a lower spending per student, has lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages. The presence of Tri Community Preschool in the district provides early childhood education opportunities, which can have a positive impact on student development and future academic success.