Morrice Area Elementary School

Summary:

Morrice Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 242 students in grades PK-5 in Morrice, Michigan, which is part of the Perry Public Schools district. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, increasing chronic absenteeism, and declining academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

Morrice Area Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.56%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Laingsburg Elementary School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state and nearby school averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5 ranging from 26.9% to 37%, compared to the state averages of 39.6% to 44%. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2020-2021 to 35.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Morrice Area Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 822 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 974 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. The school's performance data also reveals disparities between white students and other racial groups, as well as between male and female students, with white students and male students performing lower than the state average. These challenges suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions to address the academic and attendance issues and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 E Mason
       Morrice, MI  48857-9695


(517) 625-3142

District: Morrice Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
974th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,551 Help


Students who attend Morrice Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Morrice Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morrice Area Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Morrice Area Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.89. (See more...)
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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 (92.7%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morrice Area Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morrice Area Elementary School is $9,551.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morrice Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morrice Area Elementary School 974th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Morrice Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Morrice Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morrice Area Schools 424th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morrice Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Morrice Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.38 1259th 1545 18.5%
2007 49.70 1009th 1565 35.5%
2008 50.59 1021st 1577 35.3%
2009 34.21 1296th 1589 18.4%
2010 48.39 1095th 1552 29.4%
2011 38.44 1200th 1552 22.7%
2012 22.43 1316th 1566 16.0%
2013 27.55 1226th 1563 21.6%
2014 26.48 1209th 1533 21.1%
2015 38.65 1023rd 1580 35.3%
2016 33.29 1059th 1548 31.6%
2017 29.63 1027th 1466 29.9%
2018 36.16 987th 1448 31.8%
2019 32.34 956th 1408 32.1%
2021 29.53 822nd 1153 28.7%
2022 29.47 940th 1344 30.1%
2023 38.36 880th 1470 40.1%
2024 32.87 974th 1486 34.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morrice Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.82 1042nd 1397 25.4%
2019 54.22 475th 1134 58.1%
2021 47.32 379th 749 49.4%
2022 46.03 558th 1099 49.2%
2023 51.50 593rd 1350 56.1%
2024 32.77 955th 1381 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Morrice Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 1010th 1443 30.0%
2019 17.05 1008th 1171 13.9%
2021 29.75 663rd 902 26.5%
2022 37.92 680th 1106 38.5%
2023 55.75 517th 1321 60.9%
2024 40.89 748th 1342 44.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Morrice Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.58 914th 1446 36.8%
2019 35.51 782nd 1196 34.6%
2021 28.13 688th 915 24.8%
2022 15.36 1004th 1139 11.9%
2023 22.36 1037th 1334 22.3%
2024 27.89 959th 1347 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Morrice Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.63 1068th 1253 14.8%
2019 20.53 952nd 1128 15.6%
2021 22.95 822nd 1005 18.2%
2022 17.22 955th 1102 13.3%
2023 28.49 882nd 1198 26.4%
2024 20.57 1014th 1204 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Morrice Area Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.23 726th 806 9.9%
2007 60.61 415th 823 49.6%
2008 57.46 473rd 839 43.6%
2009 24.35 730th 847 13.8%
2010 39.35 653rd 851 23.3%
2011 69.80 269th 858 68.6%
2012 18.16 779th 900 13.4%
2013 48.44 491st 919 46.6%
2014 25.89 720th 921 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Morrice Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 368 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 381 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 365 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1992 357 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 350 1 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 358 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 373 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 373 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 352 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 346 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 344 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 393 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 405 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 387 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 387 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 348 9 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 346 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 337 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 341 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 303 2 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 298 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 283 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2011 301 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 306
2012 289 2 0 4 1 0 4 0 300
2013 271 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 278
2014 266 2 2 4 1 0 4 0 279
2015 242 2 1 3 3 0 4 0 255
2016 248 2 0 3 3 0 5 0 261
2017 255 1 0 4 1 0 2 0 263
2018 260 0 0 7 2 0 4 0 273
2019 252 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 261
2020 233 0 0 8 1 0 3 0 245
2021 261 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 271
2022 258 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 267
2023 224 2 0 10 0 0 6 0 242
2024 204 3 0 7 0 0 6 0 220

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 Morrice Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 n/a n/a n/a
1989 372 n/a n/a 9.9
1990 382 23.0 16.6 13.1
1991 365 n/a n/a n/a
1992 362 n/a n/a n/a
1993 358 n/a 0.0 0
1994 360 19.5 18.5 16.4
1995 375 21.0 17.9 16.5
1996 375 21.0 17.9 16.5
1997 355 17.0 20.9 12.4
1998 348 20.0 17.4 13.8
1999 346 19.0 18.2 12.4
2000 400 18.5 21.6 25.3
2001 410 19.5 21.0 21.2
2002 394 21.5 18.3 28.4
2003 394 21.5 18.3 28.4
2004 364 20.5 17.8 23.9
2005 359 21.5 16.7 29
2006 343 19.5 17.6 28
2007 346 19.0 18.2 32.1
2008 306 19.9 15.4 31.7
2009 302 18.7 16.1 40.1
2010 288 17.3 16.6 45.5
2011 306 19.6 15.5 50
2012 300 18.2 16.4 47.3
2013 278 20.0 13.9 55.4
2014 279 21.5 12.9 59.9
2015 255 20.0 12.7 58
2016 261 19.0 13.7 48.7
2017 263 19.5 13.4 49
2018 273 21.0 13.0 54.9
2019 261 20.5 12.7 54.4
2020 245 20.4 11.9 51.8
2021 271 21.4 12.6 52.8
2022 267 21.9 12.1 44.9
2023 242 19.5 12.3 55
2024 220 19.3 11.3 55

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 Morrice Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 n/a n/a n/a
1989 372 n/a n/a 9.9
1990 382 23.0 16.6 13.1
1991 365 n/a n/a n/a
1992 362 n/a n/a n/a
1993 358 n/a 0.0 0
1994 360 19.5 18.5 16.4
1995 375 21.0 17.9 16.5
1996 375 21.0 17.9 16.5
1997 355 17.0 20.9 12.4
1998 348 20.0 17.4 13.8
1999 346 19.0 18.2 12.4
2000 400 18.5 21.6 25.3
2001 410 19.5 21.0 21.2
2002 394 21.5 18.3 28.4
2003 394 21.5 18.3 28.4
2004 364 20.5 17.8 23.9
2005 359 21.5 16.7 29
2006 343 19.5 17.6 28
2007 346 19.0 18.2 32.1
2008 306 19.9 15.4 31.7
2009 302 18.7 16.1 40.1
2010 288 17.3 16.6 45.5
2011 306 19.6 15.5 50
2012 300 18.2 16.4 47.3
2013 278 20.0 13.9 55.4
2014 279 21.5 12.9 59.9
2015 255 20.0 12.7 58
2016 261 19.0 13.7 48.7
2017 263 19.5 13.4 49
2018 273 21.0 13.0 54.9
2019 261 20.5 12.7 54.4
2020 245 20.4 11.9 51.8
2021 271 21.4 12.6 52.8
2022 267 21.9 12.1 44.9
2023 242 19.5 12.3 55
2024 220 19.3 11.3 55

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 Morrice Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (5.6%) $6,599 (94.4%) $6,987
2020 $459 (6.7%) $6,423 (93.3%) $6,882
2021 $657 (8.8%) $6,815 (91.2%) $7,472
2022 $1,172 (13.8%) $7,314 (86.2%) $8,485
2023 $868 (9.1%) $8,683 (90.9%) $9,551

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morrice Area Elementary 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 956th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 880th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morrice Area Elementary School)48.623.7
 24.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morrice Area Schools)48.623.7
 24.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Morrice Area Elementary School)25.742.1
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Morrice Area Schools)25.742.1
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morrice Area Elementary School)36.215.8
 20.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morrice Area Schools)36.215.8
 20.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Morrice Area Elementary School)21.331
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Morrice Area Schools)21.331
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.836.7
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morrice Area Elementary School)60.747.5
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morrice Area Schools)60.747.5
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Morrice Area Elementary School)28.632.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Morrice Area Schools)28.632.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students261242
 7.3%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White252224
 11.1%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.4%55%
 0.6%


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Morrice Area Elementary School ranks 974th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Morrice Area Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Morrice Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Morrice Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Morrice Area Elementary 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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