Morley Stanwood High School

Summary:

Morley Stanwood High School is a public high school serving 362 students in grades 9-12 in Morley, Michigan. The school is part of the Morley Stanwood Community Schools district, which is ranked 474 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morley Stanwood High School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, with the school ranking 584 out of 743 Michigan high schools and scoring well below state averages on proficiency tests. The school's graduation rate has declined from 93.7% in 2019-2020 to 80.2% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased from 2.5% to 7.4% over the same period. Additionally, the school has seen a significant rise in chronic absenteeism, from 25.2% in 2018-2019 to 30.2% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Crossroads Charter Academy 612, which has higher proficiency rates and a better school ranking, Morley Stanwood High School's performance is notably lower.

The school's student population is predominantly white (91.71%) and has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.5% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that students from low-income families often face additional barriers to success. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as chronic absenteeism and the needs of the school's low-income population, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Morley Stanwood High School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 4700 Northland Dr
       Morley, MI  49336-9522


(231) 856-4444

District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
584th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,179 Help


Feeder schools for Morley Stanwood High School:

Elementary:    Morley Stanwood Elementary School
Middle:    Morley Stanwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Compare Details Morley Stanwood High School ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Morley Stanwood High School 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: White (91.6%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morley Stanwood High School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Morley Stanwood High School employs 18.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morley Stanwood High School is $15,179.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morley Stanwood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morley Stanwood High School 584th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Morley Stanwood High School in the ranking list.)

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Morley Stanwood Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morley Stanwood Community Schools 474th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morley Stanwood High School

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Rank History for all students at Morley Stanwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.68 469th 705 33.5%
2007 42.60 511th 767 33.4%
2008 51.33 453rd 750 39.6%
2009 51.37 452nd 754 40.1%
2010 55.17 438th 765 42.7%
2011 56.72 439th 784 44.0%
2012 49.16 443rd 773 42.7%
2013 34.99 528th 805 34.4%
2014 40.23 503rd 799 37.0%
2015 57.99 361st 832 56.6%
2016 34.29 531st 852 37.7%
2017 27.89 537th 835 35.7%
2018 22.99 599th 824 27.3%
2019 17.37 556th 666 16.5%
2021 9.61 534th 561 4.8%
2023 24.52 553rd 735 24.8%
2024 21.93 584th 743 21.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morley Stanwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.38 230th 315 27.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morley Stanwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.70 546th 755 27.7%
2019 12.56 479th 532 10.0%
2021 4.12 413th 417 1.0%
2023 27.96 465th 614 24.3%
2024 30.62 462nd 654 29.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Morley Stanwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.20 556th 710 21.7%
2019 15.80 480th 554 13.4%
2021 16.22 416th 462 10.0%
2023 18.76 496th 611 18.8%
2024 15.65 526th 619 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Morley Stanwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.54 545th 707 22.9%
2019 14.59 483rd 543 11.0%
2021 2.52 469th 472 0.6%
2023 25.37 462nd 611 24.4%
2024 20.95 520th 633 17.9%
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Rank History for White students at Morley Stanwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.14 598th 708 15.5%
2019 9.54 538th 582 7.6%
2021 4.00 512th 516 0.8%
2023 14.52 576th 647 11.0%
2024 14.68 567th 638 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Open Quote Let's student play on phones in class. Teachers are often pre-occupied. Can't even show up for parent teacher conferences. Only interested in Sports Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morley Stanwood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 563 4 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 577
1989 565 5 0 7 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1990 572 3 0 9 7 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 571 6 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 607 4 1 9 12 n/a n/a 0 633
1993 647 5 0 8 12 n/a n/a 0 672
1994 667 3 3 10 11 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 686 7 1 7 13 n/a n/a 0 714
1996 686 7 1 7 13 n/a n/a 0 714
1997 706 11 1 12 13 n/a n/a 0 743
1998 464 8 0 10 7 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 425 4 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 396 8 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 410 8 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 451 5 2 5 4 n/a n/a 1 468
2003 451 5 2 5 4 n/a n/a 1 468
2004 455 4 1 5 4 n/a n/a 1 470
2005 485 4 6 2 4 n/a n/a 1 502
2006 465 7 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 463 9 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2008 462 9 13 1 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2009 444 10 14 0 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 447 7 13 1 4 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 405 4 6 5 1 1 2 0 424
2012 383 6 7 6 1 0 5 0 408
2013 368 5 3 7 0 0 1 0 384
2014 389 5 1 10 3 0 3 0 411
2015 360 6 2 10 1 0 1 0 380
2016 381 10 1 12 1 0 3 0 408
2017 373 10 3 13 2 0 3 0 404
2018 360 5 2 9 2 1 4 0 383
2019 331 6 3 12 1 1 4 0 358
2020 340 3 0 16 3 0 7 0 369
2021 356 1 0 12 2 0 11 0 382
2022 347 1 0 12 2 0 12 0 374
2023 332 2 0 13 1 0 14 0 362
2024 283 3 1 9 2 0 11 0 309

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 Morley Stanwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 n/a n/a n/a
1989 582 n/a n/a 23.7
1990 591 36.0 16.4 21.2
1991 592 n/a n/a n/a
1992 633 n/a n/a n/a
1993 672 n/a 0.0 0
1994 694 36.6 19.0 20.5
1995 714 40.2 17.8 17.9
1996 714 40.2 17.8 17.9
1997 743 39.0 19.1 21.8
1998 489 27.0 18.1 15.1
1999 443 28.0 15.8 19.9
2000 412 25.4 16.2 26
2001 424 25.9 16.4 25
2002 468 26.0 18.0 32.1
2003 468 26.0 18.0 32.1
2004 470 24.8 19.0 29
2005 502 25.5 19.7 27.5
2006 483 24.7 19.6 31.1
2007 483 25.2 19.2 40.2
2008 489 23.5 20.8 38.2
2009 471 22.0 21.4 46.7
2010 472 20.2 23.3 54.4
2011 424 20.9 20.2 55.4
2012 408 18.2 22.3 39.5
2013 384 15.4 24.8 60.7
2014 411 17.0 24.1 62.8
2015 380 16.0 23.7 57.6
2016 408 17.0 24.0 50.5
2017 404 16.2 24.8 50
2018 383 18.4 20.7 54
2019 358 15.6 22.8 57.3
2020 369 16.0 22.9 56.4
2021 382 16.6 23.0 56.5
2022 374 16.2 23.0 58.3
2023 362 16.6 21.8 60.5
2024 309 18.1 17.0 62.5

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 Morley Stanwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 n/a n/a n/a
1989 582 n/a n/a 23.7
1990 591 36.0 16.4 21.2
1991 592 n/a n/a n/a
1992 633 n/a n/a n/a
1993 672 n/a 0.0 0
1994 694 36.6 19.0 20.5
1995 714 40.2 17.8 17.9
1996 714 40.2 17.8 17.9
1997 743 39.0 19.1 21.8
1998 489 27.0 18.1 15.1
1999 443 28.0 15.8 19.9
2000 412 25.4 16.2 26
2001 424 25.9 16.4 25
2002 468 26.0 18.0 32.1
2003 468 26.0 18.0 32.1
2004 470 24.8 19.0 29
2005 502 25.5 19.7 27.5
2006 483 24.7 19.6 31.1
2007 483 25.2 19.2 40.2
2008 489 23.5 20.8 38.2
2009 471 22.0 21.4 46.7
2010 472 20.2 23.3 54.4
2011 424 20.9 20.2 55.4
2012 408 18.2 22.3 39.5
2013 384 15.4 24.8 60.7
2014 411 17.0 24.1 62.8
2015 380 16.0 23.7 57.6
2016 408 17.0 24.0 50.5
2017 404 16.2 24.8 50
2018 383 18.4 20.7 54
2019 358 15.6 22.8 57.3
2020 369 16.0 22.9 56.4
2021 382 16.6 23.0 56.5
2022 374 16.2 23.0 58.3
2023 362 16.6 21.8 60.5
2024 309 18.1 17.0 62.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morley Stanwood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (7.2%) $9,544 (92.8%) $10,284
2020 $800 (7.8%) $9,421 (92.2%) $10,221
2021 $1,846 (16.0%) $9,697 (84.0%) $11,542
2022 $2,889 (24.1%) $9,119 (75.9%) $12,008
2023 $5,990 (39.5%) $9,189 (60.5%) $15,179

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morley Stanwood High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 556th of 666 High schoolsRanks 553rd of 735 High schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Morley Stanwood High School)36.621.6
 15%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)36.621.6
 15%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Morley Stanwood High School)29.335.8
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)29.335.8
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Morley Stanwood High School)1111.6
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Morley Stanwood Community Schools)1111.6
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358362
 1.1%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White331332
 0.3%
Two or More Races414
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%60.5%
 3.2%


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Morley Stanwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morley Stanwood Elementary School
Middle : Morley Stanwood Middle School

Morley Stanwood High School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Morley Stanwood High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended Morley Stanwood High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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