Is Morrisville High School a good school?

Morrisville High School ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Morrisville High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Morrisville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Morrisville High School?

Students at Morrisville High School are 34% African American, 30% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Morrisville High School

Summary:

Morrisville High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with 406 students in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Philadelphia City School District. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania high schools and significantly underperforms compared to nearby high-performing schools like Council Rock High School South, Neshaminy High School, and Pennsbury High School.

Morrisville High School's academic performance is very low, with only 8.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math and 0% proficient in Algebra I Keystone Exams, compared to state averages of 39.3% and much higher proficiency rates at nearby schools. The school also struggles with graduation and dropout rates, with a four-year graduation rate ranging from 73.5% to 88.1%, lower than the state average. Additionally, Morrisville High School has a high percentage of African American (34.48%) and Hispanic (27.59%) students, as well as 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school faces significant challenges in addressing the unique needs of its disadvantaged student populations.

The poor performance of Morrisville High School compared to nearby schools and the correlation between its demographic composition and academic outcomes indicate that the school may be facing funding and resource disparities. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach, including increased funding, targeted interventions, and a focus on equity and inclusion to better serve the diverse student population at Morrisville High School.

Detail:

Public 6-12

550 W Palmer St
Morrisville, PA 19067

(215) 736-5260

District: Morrisville Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
657^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,255

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.5%

White:

29.8%

Hispanic:

27.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morrisville High School ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.07. (See more...)

Compare Details Morrisville High School ranks worse than 97.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.85. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Morrisville High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Morrisville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.5%), White (29.8%), Hispanic (27.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morrisville High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Morrisville High School employs 33.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morrisville High School is $15,255.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Morrisville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morrisville High School 736^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Morrisville High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Morrisville High School 657^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Morrisville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Morrisville Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morrisville Borough School District 542^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morrisville High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	24.97	652^nd	891	26.8%
2021	12.24	692^nd	797	13.2%
2022	18.11	694^th	883	21.4%
2023	15.07	736^th	893	17.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.45	704^th	874	19.5%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.60	516^th	660	21.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.62	251^st	421	40.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.05	211^th	362	41.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.43	654^th	681	4.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Morrisville High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	29.01	535^th	693	22.8%
2022	7.52	580^th	634	8.5%
2023	3.85	657^th	674	2.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.32	644^th	652	1.2%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.45	484^th	502	3.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.49	231^st	260	11.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.60	236^th	252	6.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Morrisville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.07	574^th	577	0.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Morrisville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	160	167	9	86	17	439
2018	145	183	9	82	20	439
2019	138	180	11	97	18	444
2020	129	169	11	109	18	436
2021	114	177	6	99	21	417
2022	119	161	8	97	23	408
2023	121	140	9	112	24	406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Morrisville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	439	31.8	13.8	n/a
2018	439	33.6	13.0	65.1
2019	444	33.6	13.2	66.9
2020	436	33.6	12.9	62.8
2021	417	34.6	12.0	64.7
2022	408	34.6	11.7	54.4
2023	406	33.6	12.0	100

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 Morrisville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	439	31.8	13.8	n/a
2018	439	33.6	13.0	65.1
2019	444	33.6	13.2	66.9
2020	436	33.6	12.9	62.8
2021	417	34.6	12.0	64.7
2022	408	34.6	11.7	54.4
2023	406	33.6	12.0	100

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 Morrisville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$769 (6.8%)	$10,562 (93.2%)	$11,331
2020	$722 (5.7%)	$11,865 (94.3%)	$12,587
2021	$1,416 (10.1%)	$12,556 (89.9%)	$13,972
2022	$1,312 (8.6%)	$13,943 (91.4%)	$15,255

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morrisville High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 652^nd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 736^th of 893 Middle schools	9.2%
Ranks 535^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 657^th of 674 High schools	20.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Morrisville High School)	10.3	10.5	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morrisville High School)	51.8	30.9	20.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Morrisville High School)	14.9	10	4.9%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morrisville High School)	39.2	29.5	9.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Morrisville High School)	18.7	5.1	13.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Morrisville High School)	42.2	27.1	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morrisville High School)	40.6	28.8	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Morrisville High School)	43.6	0	43.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Morrisville High School)	29.5	7.7	21.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Morrisville High School)	67.5	24.5	43%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Morrisville High School)	14.8	8.6	6.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Morrisville High School)	42.2	27.1	15.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Morrisville High School)	43.3	29.7	13.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	444	406	8.6%
African American	180	140	22.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	9	18.2%
Hispanic	97	112	15.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	121	12.3%
Two or More Races	18	24	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	100%	33.1%

Schools Near Morrisville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morrisville High School	Public	6-12	550 W Palmer St	Morrisville	19067	Bucks County	Morrisville Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 736-5260	406	34	12.0	100.0%	121 (29.8%)	140 (34.5%)	112 (27.6%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	3.9	657^th of 674 public high schools	2.5%		7.5	580^th of 634 public high schools	8.5%	77	0.0	7.7	24.5	10.5	10.0	5.1	8.6	27.1	27.1	30.9	29.5	28.8	29.7	$15,255	$1,312	$13,943
Pennsbury High School	Public	9-12	705 Hood Blvd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-6700	2,865	218	13.1	30.2%	2,081 (72.6%)	178 (6.2%)	205 (7.2%)	208 (7.3%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	188 (6.6%)	79.8	112^th of 674 public high schools	83.4%		85.3	63^rd of 634 public high schools	90.1%	49	48.4	62.4	78.9											$20,102	$491	$19,612
Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury	Public, Charter	6-12	345 Lakeside Drive	Levittown	19054	Bucks County	Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 269-7390	163	18	9.0	75.5%	101 (62.0%)	20 (12.3%)	29 (17.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.1%)	14.7	577^th of 674 public high schools	14.4%		35.3	473^rd of 634 public high schools	25.4%	104	18.8	26.3	29.2		0.0	0.0	0.0	35.7	35.7		25.0	35.7	28.1	$17,515	$1,190	$16,325
Bucks County Technical High School	Public	9-12	610 Wistar Road	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Bucks County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-1700	1,439	113	12.7	45.1%	1,087 (75.5%)	133 (9.2%)	186 (12.9%)	27 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25	532^nd of 674 public high schools	21.1%		42.3	440^th of 634 public high schools	30.6%	92	10.9	38.9	46.4
Truman Senior High School	Public	9-12	3001Green Lane	Levittown	19057	Bucks County	Bristol Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 547-3000	1,670	117	14.2	99.9%	874 (52.3%)	314 (18.8%)	294 (17.6%)	42 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	137 (8.2%)	17.1	564^th of 674 public high schools	16.3%		30.3	493^rd of 634 public high schools	22.2%	71	7.3	26.9	45.9											$18,458	$1,953	$16,505
Bristol High School	Public	9-12	1801 Wilson Avenue	Bristol	19007	Bucks County	Bristol Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 781-1000	339	22	15.4	73.2%	148 (43.7%)	67 (19.8%)	88 (26.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.4%)	18.9	560^th of 674 public high schools	16.9%		30.5	492^nd of 634 public high schools	22.4%	68	11.3	24.4	48.6											$10,571	$928	$9,644
Council Rock High School North	Public	9-12	62 Swamp Rd	Newtown	18940	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1300	1,622	128	12.6	10.7%	1,283 (79.1%)	22 (1.4%)	81 (5.0%)	209 (12.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.5%)	93.2	21^st of 674 public high schools	96.9%		83.9	76^th of 634 public high schools	88.0%	55	59.0	80.0	89.6											$22,839	$310	$22,530
Neshaminy High School	Public	9-12	2001 Old Lincoln Hwy	Langhorne	19047	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6100	2,933	158	18.5	37.6%	2,214 (75.5%)	151 (5.1%)	255 (8.7%)	160 (5.5%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	148 (5.0%)	61.6	277^th of 674 public high schools	58.9%		58.8	307^th of 634 public high schools	51.6%	30	36.6	58.9	62.2											$17,074	$251	$16,823
Council Rock High School South	Public	9-12	2002 Rock Way	Holland	18966	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1100	1,940	134	14.5	13.6%	1,649 (85.0%)	37 (1.9%)	80 (4.1%)	143 (7.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.4%)	87.3	61^st of 674 public high schools	90.9%		80.9	102^nd of 634 public high schools	83.9%	41	51.4	77.3	80.3											$21,587	$306	$21,281
Bensalem Township High School	Public	9-12	4319 Hulmeville Rd	Bensalem	19020	Bucks County	Bensalem Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 750-2800	2,120	130	16.3	55.7%	1,018 (48.0%)	292 (13.8%)	408 (19.2%)	339 (16.0%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	53 (2.5%)	46.1	411^th of 674 public high schools	39.0%		42.8	437^th of 634 public high schools	31.1%	26	19.6	47.5	62.9											$20,622	$1,335	$19,287

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