Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Morrish 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morrish Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morrish Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
77%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Morrish Elementary School?
435 students attend Morrish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Morrish Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morrish Elementary School?
Morrish Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Morrish Elementary School offer ?
Morrish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morrish Elementary School part of?
Morrish Elementary School is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools.
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