Summary:
The Morrill Public Schools district in Nebraska operates two schools - Morrill High School and Morrill Elementary. While Morrill Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 314th to 168th out of Nebraska elementary schools, Morrill High School has struggled with low performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of Nebraska high schools in recent years.
Key metrics reveal challenges across the district. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates at 21.1%, and a majority of students at both schools (67.76% at the high school, 65.03% at the elementary) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. While Morrill Elementary has stronger math proficiency, outperforming the state average, its English language arts proficiency is below state levels. In contrast, Morrill High School's proficiency rates on state assessments and the ACT lag behind state averages, particularly in math.
The Morrill Public Schools district as a whole appears to be struggling, with both its schools ranking in the bottom third of their respective state rankings. Addressing attendance issues, resource allocation, instructional practices, and the transition between elementary and high school will be crucial in driving meaningful progress for the district.
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