Morse Mid

Summary:

Morse Mid is a public middle school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 445 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Morse Mid has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Wisconsin middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 609 out of 641 middle schools in the state.

Morse Mid faces significant challenges in academic achievement, with only 18% of 6th graders, 14.81% of 7th graders, and 11.21% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 54.1%, 51.77%, and 50.36%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 5.15% to 9.35% across the grades, compared to the state averages of 53.55% to 53.29%. Morse Mid's graduation rates have also fluctuated widely, from a low of 7.1% to a high of 69.6%, and the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 33.5% in 2018-2019 to 67.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools in the Whitefish Bay, Menomonee Falls, and Wauwatosa school districts, Morse Mid's academic performance is significantly lower. For example, Whitefish Bay Middle School had over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to Morse Mid's single-digit proficiency rates. This highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and resources available to students in the Milwaukee area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6700 N 80th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53223


(414) 393-3500

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
609th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,926 Help


Students who attend Morse Mid usually attend:

High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    Milwaukee High School of the Arts
    More...

Feeder schools for Morse Mid:

Elementary:    Carson Academy
    Congress Elementary
    Eighty-First Street Elementary
    Emerson Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.4%
Asian:
14.2%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morse Mid ranks worse than 95% of middle schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Morse Mid who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.4%), Asian (14.2%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morse Mid is 23.7, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Milwaukee School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morse Mid is $12,926, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Milwaukee School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morse Mid:

SchoolDigger ranks Morse Mid 609th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Morse Mid in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morse Mid

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Rank History for all students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.81 147th 324 54.6%
2005 63.59 152nd 332 54.2%
2006 59.88 206th 382 46.1%
2007 58.10 214th 366 41.5%
2008 44.06 388th 519 25.2%
2009 50.53 343rd 521 34.2%
2010 46.05 388th 539 28.0%
2011 36.78 450th 549 18.0%
2012 41.60 446th 559 20.2%
2013 13.89 511th 569 10.2%
2014 8.06 535th 585 8.5%
2015 13.75 542nd 612 11.4%
2016 4.88 571st 609 6.2%
2017 4.31 573rd 612 6.4%
2018 5.36 540th 579 6.7%
2019 5.57 556th 594 6.4%
2021 7.39 559th 613 8.8%
2022 5.12 585th 617 5.2%
2023 6.01 603rd 640 5.8%
2024 3.12 609th 641 5.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.98 126th 126 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.91 107th 170 37.1%
2024 35.46 117th 173 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.91 391st 417 6.2%
2019 16.98 395th 414 4.6%
2021 20.13 411th 437 5.9%
2022 20.57 377th 421 10.5%
2023 29.44 336th 439 23.5%
2024 14.13 399th 425 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.11 473rd 489 3.3%
2019 8.94 474th 487 2.7%
2021 10.09 486th 499 2.6%
2022 6.78 510th 522 2.3%
2023 8.46 510th 525 2.9%
2024 3.47 512th 520 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.91 520th 551 5.6%
2019 5.88 520th 557 6.6%
2021 9.09 528th 574 8.0%
2022 7.65 539th 576 6.4%
2023 7.90 539th 579 6.9%
2024 5.12 542nd 580 6.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.87 507th 551 8.0%
2019 7.05 516th 557 7.4%
2021 8.30 529th 572 7.5%
2022 4.97 557th 577 3.5%
2023 5.75 568th 591 3.9%
2024 2.91 565th 585 3.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.10 89th 91 2.2%
2021 36.77 53rd 90 41.1%
2022 9.88 92nd 95 3.2%
2023 10.09 87th 90 3.3%
2024 8.28 86th 87 1.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.75 80th 123 35.0%
2019 37.80 68th 127 46.5%
2021 34.69 90th 134 32.8%
2022 31.83 87th 125 30.4%
2023 32.71 91st 130 30.0%
2024 25.09 92nd 118 22.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morse Mid

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.06 206th 209 1.4%
2021 35.16 153rd 225 32.0%
2023 10.67 226th 229 1.3%
2024 12.16 226th 239 5.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Morse Mid

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 357 514 20 20 6 n/a n/a 0 917
1989 358 542 23 24 3 n/a n/a 0 950
1990 388 567 27 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1015
1991 396 593 21 41 8 n/a n/a 0 1059
1992 435 644 25 48 7 n/a n/a 0 1159
1993 412 701 25 70 10 n/a n/a 0 1218
1994 361 680 27 69 9 n/a n/a 0 1146
1995 320 659 38 78 5 n/a n/a 0 1100
1996 320 659 38 78 5 n/a n/a 0 1100
1997 288 686 40 86 7 n/a n/a 0 1107
1998 283 701 48 94 6 n/a n/a 0 1132
1999 277 697 47 102 8 n/a n/a 0 1131
2000 277 707 49 97 7 n/a n/a 0 1137
2001 281 685 52 93 6 n/a n/a 0 1117
2002 222 671 78 100 4 n/a n/a 0 1075
2003 222 671 78 100 4 n/a n/a 0 1075
2004 217 677 94 108 4 n/a n/a 0 1100
2005 166 715 90 117 4 n/a n/a 0 1092
2006 137 742 88 111 6 n/a n/a 0 1084
2007 108 741 93 109 4 n/a n/a 0 1055
2008 96 728 101 85 1 n/a n/a 0 1011
2009 90 700 104 85 2 n/a n/a 0 981
2010 85 757 110 79 1 n/a n/a 0 1032
2011 99 926 105 70 1 0 0 0 1201
2012 104 939 113 67 3 0 1 0 1227
2013 112 1152 129 69 1 0 1 0 1464
2014 109 1072 125 51 1 1 0 0 1359
2015 101 918 130 35 4 1 0 0 1189
2016 90 892 118 32 2 0 2 0 1136
2017 8 225 46 8 0 0 3 0 290
2018 11 248 35 6 1 0 5 0 306
2019 11 314 36 19 1 0 14 0 395
2020 18 342 38 18 1 0 13 0 430
2021 21 407 39 23 0 0 17 0 507
2022 18 368 40 18 0 0 18 0 462
2023 10 336 46 24 1 1 27 0 445
2024 9 293 59 26 3 1 25 0 416

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 Morse Mid

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 917 55.0 16.6 54.6
1989 950 66.0 14.3 35.4
1990 1015 61.0 16.6 33.1
1991 1059 64.0 16.5 48.5
1992 1159 65.0 17.8 52.9
1993 1218 68.2 17.9 67.5
1994 1146 57.9 19.8 66
1995 1100 62.8 17.5 65.9
1996 1100 62.8 17.5 65.9
1997 1107 66.8 16.6 65.6
1998 1132 64.6 17.5 64.4
1999 1131 65.8 17.2 73.4
2000 1137 65.8 17.3 71.1
2001 1117 63.4 17.6 68.9
2002 1075 71.0 15.1 63.2
2003 1075 71.0 15.1 63.2
2004 1100 62.5 17.6 61.6
2005 1092 63.0 17.3 n/a
2006 1084 59.0 18.4 n/a
2007 1055 61.0 17.3 74.3
2008 1011 54.0 18.7 74.2
2009 981 52.5 18.7 72.6
2010 1032 51.5 20.0 75.2
2011 1201 59.4 20.1 67.4
2012 1227 48.5 25.2 79.2
2013 1464 55.7 26.2 80.3
2014 1359 50.2 27.0 78.6
2015 1189 n/a n/a 82.9
2016 1136 71.0 16.0 83.1
2017 290 23.0 12.6 82.8
2018 306 13.1 23.3 85.6
2019 395 16.0 24.6 84.3
2020 430 18.5 23.2 86
2021 507 21.0 24.1 95.3
2022 462 23.8 19.3 77.9
2023 445 18.0 24.7 89.2
2024 416 17.5 23.7 87.5

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 Morse Mid

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 917 55.0 16.6 54.6
1989 950 66.0 14.3 35.4
1990 1015 61.0 16.6 33.1
1991 1059 64.0 16.5 48.5
1992 1159 65.0 17.8 52.9
1993 1218 68.2 17.9 67.5
1994 1146 57.9 19.8 66
1995 1100 62.8 17.5 65.9
1996 1100 62.8 17.5 65.9
1997 1107 66.8 16.6 65.6
1998 1132 64.6 17.5 64.4
1999 1131 65.8 17.2 73.4
2000 1137 65.8 17.3 71.1
2001 1117 63.4 17.6 68.9
2002 1075 71.0 15.1 63.2
2003 1075 71.0 15.1 63.2
2004 1100 62.5 17.6 61.6
2005 1092 63.0 17.3 n/a
2006 1084 59.0 18.4 n/a
2007 1055 61.0 17.3 74.3
2008 1011 54.0 18.7 74.2
2009 981 52.5 18.7 72.6
2010 1032 51.5 20.0 75.2
2011 1201 59.4 20.1 67.4
2012 1227 48.5 25.2 79.2
2013 1464 55.7 26.2 80.3
2014 1359 50.2 27.0 78.6
2015 1189 n/a n/a 82.9
2016 1136 71.0 16.0 83.1
2017 290 23.0 12.6 82.8
2018 306 13.1 23.3 85.6
2019 395 16.0 24.6 84.3
2020 430 18.5 23.2 86
2021 507 21.0 24.1 95.3
2022 462 23.8 19.3 77.9
2023 445 18.0 24.7 89.2
2024 416 17.5 23.7 87.5

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 Morse Mid

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,407 (11.3%) $11,096 (88.7%) $12,503
2020 $1,546 (12.5%) $10,785 (87.5%) $12,331
2021 $2,624 (20.3%) $10,302 (79.7%) $12,926

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morse Mid

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 556th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 603rd of 640 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morse Mid)18.210.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morse Mid)11.63.5
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morse Mid)12.912.6
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)24.220.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Morse Mid)6.66.4
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morse Mid)8.33.6
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)1916.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Morse Mid)5.22.9
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Morse Mid)12.520.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Morse Mid)16.78
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)24.822.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395445
 12.7%
African American314336
 7%
American Indian11
Asian3646
 27.8%
Hispanic1924
 26.3%
Pacific Islander01
White1110
 9.1%
Two or More Races1427
 92.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%89.2%
 4.9%


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Morse Mid ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Wisconsin middle schools.

Students at Morse Mid are 70% African American, 14% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Morse Mid.


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