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Morrison Junior High School

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Morrison Junior High School ranks 639 th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

639^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Morrison Junior High School is a public middle school serving 214 students in grades 6-8 in Morrison, Illinois. The school is part of the Morrison CUSD 6 district, which is ranked 421 out of 811 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Morrison Junior High School has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, it currently ranks 639 out of around 1,300 Illinois middle schools and has a 3-star rating. However, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 44.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and 36.2% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.8% in 2022-2023 to 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Riverdale Middle School and Erie Middle School, Morrison Junior High School generally performs worse on test scores and other key metrics. The school's declining statewide ranking and performance compared to its peers suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resources, and strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

215

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,139

Per pupil spending ?

37.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270-2952

(815) 772-7264

District: Morrison CUSD 6

Students who attend Morrison Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Morrison High School

Feeder schools for Morrison Junior High School:

Elementary:	Northside School
	Southside School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2015 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Illinois median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (39% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 10 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg42%

Illinois avg46%

639^th of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

421^st of 811Morrison CUSD 6 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	639 of 1368	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.9	437 of 1363	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.2	484 of 1367	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.0	613 of 1369	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.8	505 of 1241	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.6	357 of 1356	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	56.6	514 of 1293	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.6	461 of 1293	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.9	484 of 1294	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.5	656 of 1302	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	68.5	388 of 1322	70.7%	★★★★☆
2013	73.4	333 of 1367	75.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	314 of 1365	77.0%	★★★★☆
2011	83.2	124 of 1344	90.8%	★★★★★
2010	82.4	141 of 1327	89.4%	★★★★☆
2009	80.8	186 of 1318	85.9%	★★★★☆
2008	84.2	111 of 1293	91.4%	★★★★★
2007	80.6	184 of 1287	85.7%	★★★★☆
2006	71.5	372 of 1272	70.8%	★★★★☆
2005	85.6	124 of 1209	89.7%	★★★★☆
2004	78.8	249 of 1204	79.3%	★★★★☆
2003	85.7	124 of 1185	89.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	446 of 694	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.2	382 of 639	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.4	596 of 674	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	594 of 1248	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	471 of 1251	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.8	514 of 1275	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	559 of 1286	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.0	487 of 1017	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	323 of 1276	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	61.1	426 of 1226	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	688 of 1229	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	625 of 1219	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.6	242 of 1234	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	347 of 1221	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	56.5	323 of 1019	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.4	187 of 1217	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	56.7	410 of 1161	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	596 of 1271	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	370 of 1264	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	409 of 1292	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	595 of 1286	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	464 of 1048	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	372 of 1296	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	49.7	555 of 1223	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	23.6	644 of 812	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.8	516 of 802	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.6	649 of 805	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.4	470 of 781	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.6	386 of 548	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.0	298 of 792	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	88.5	30 of 602	95.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	30.1	650 of 884	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.5	472 of 875	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	528 of 895	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.4	655 of 898	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.1	531 of 813	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.1	466 of 905	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.3	579 of 889	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2025)36th percentile-18 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-27 vs school

Special Education (2025)21st percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%-8 vs state

Mathematics36%~ state avg

Science35%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)					IAR Mathematics (2025)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morrison Junior High School	Public	6-8	300 Academic Dr	Morrison	61270	Whiteside County	Morrison CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 772-7264	215	14	15.3	37.2%	190 (88.4%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (8.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	48.9	639^th of 1368 public middle schools	53.3%		60.9	437^th of 1363 public middle schools	67.9%	202		35.3		46.2	37.1	50.7	44.9		35.9	45.2	28.4	36.2	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	100.0	99.1	99.1	93.2	$12,139	$620	$11,520
PLT Middle School	Public	6-8	38 Ferry St	Prophetstown	61277	Whiteside County	Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 537-5084	148	13	11.2	70.9%	130 (87.8%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	65.6	419^th of 1368 public middle schools	69.4%		79.3	233^rd of 1363 public middle schools	82.9%	186		61.4		71.1	78.9	86.7	78.9		17.4	24.6	24.4	22.3	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	98.8	98.8	98.8	94.7	$15,166	$1,644	$13,523
River Bend Middle School	Public	6-8	415 12th St	Fulton	61252	Whiteside County	River Bend CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 589-2611	228	17	13.4	46.5%	204 (89.5%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	65.3	423^rd of 1368 public middle schools	69.1%		57.3	493^rd of 1363 public middle schools	63.8%	70		37.3		64.6	61.0	69.3	64.9		29.2	42.7	41.3	38.3	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.9	97.5	87.3	$11,702	$948	$10,754
Erie Middle School	Public	5-8	500 5th Ave	Erie	61250	Whiteside County	Erie CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 659-2239	171	19	8.8	33.9%	163 (95.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	74.6	303^rd of 1368 public middle schools	77.9%		77.9	252^nd of 1363 public middle schools	81.5%	51	43.9	55.8	53.7	71.4	70.0	55.8	62.7	53.7	50.0	47.5	37.2	47.0	97.7	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.7	97.1	97.7	72.0	$25,629	$00	$25,629
Rock Falls Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 12th Ave	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	Rock Falls Education Service District 13	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 626-2626	246	22	11.3	75.2%	137 (55.7%)	8 (3.3%)	86 (35.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	60.4	482^nd of 1368 public middle schools	64.8%		66.7	385^th of 1363 public middle schools	71.8%	97		40.6		52.9	58.7	71.6	60.4		27.1	34.7	40.3	33.5	96.3	97.1	97.1	97.1	96.7	97.1	96.3	96.3	$18,111	$1,370	$16,740
Challand Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 6th Ave	Sterling	61081	Whiteside County	Sterling CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 626-3300	726	44	16.5	62.8%	398 (54.8%)	13 (1.8%)	261 (36.0%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.2%)	34.2	874^th of 1368 public middle schools	36.1%		37	792^nd of 1363 public middle schools	41.9%	82		28.1		39.1	34.9	40.0	37.9		23.8	27.9	26.1	26.0	98.8	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.2	94.6	$13,868	$568	$13,300
West Carroll Middle School	Public	6-8	633 S East St	Mount Carroll	61053	Carroll County	West Carroll CUSD 314	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 244-2002	162	14	11.3	61.7%	137 (84.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	19.7	1122^nd of 1368 public middle schools	18.0%		31.9	868^th of 1363 public middle schools	36.3%	254		28.3		37.1	23.8	25.0	27.2		11.4	14.8	10.0	12.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	$16,823	$704	$16,119
Riverdale Middle School	Public	6-8	9822 256th St N	Port Byron	61275	Rock Island County	Riverdale CUSD 100	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 523-3131	254	18	14.1	15.7%	227 (89.4%)	3 (1.2%)	14 (5.5%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	77.2	275^th of 1368 public middle schools	79.9%		73.5	301^st of 1363 public middle schools	77.9%	26		45.1		57.5	76.4	80.2	71.9		45.0	59.7	41.6	47.8	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	93.2	$13,094	$620	$12,475

Frequently Asked Questions about Morrison Junior High School

Is Morrison Junior High School a good school?

Morrison Junior High School ranks 639^th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Morrison Junior High School?

Students at Morrison Junior High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Morrison Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Morrison Junior High School usually go on to attend Morrison High School

What district is Morrison Junior High School in?

Morrison CUSD 6

How many students attend Morrison Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 215 students attended Morrison Junior High School.

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