Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morrice Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morrice Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Morrice Area Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Big Enough For Excellence, Small Enough To Care
School Rankings
Morrice Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrice Area Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
63%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morrice Area Elementary School's ranking?
Morrice Area Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Morrice Area Elementary School often compared to?
Morrice Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Elementary Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Morrice Area Elementary School?
196 students attend Morrice Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Morrice Area Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morrice Area Elementary School?
Morrice Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Morrice Area Elementary School offer ?
Morrice Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morrice Area Elementary School part of?
Morrice Area Elementary School is part of Morrice Area Schools.
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