Morley Stanwood Community Schools

The Morley Stanwood Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: Morley Stanwood Elementary School, Morley Stanwood High School, and Morley Stanwood Middle School. Based on the available data, the schools in this district are collectively performing below average compared to state standards across a range of key metrics.

None of the Morley Stanwood schools stand out as clear high performers. All three schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Michigan, with the elementary and high school ranked in the bottom third. Student proficiency rates on state assessments like the M-Step and SAT exams are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in math. For example, the 5th grade M-Step math proficiency rate at the elementary school was just 19.2% compared to the state's 32.9%.

Factors that may be contributing to the district's challenges include high rates of economic disadvantage, with 62-72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the schools are not achieving commensurate academic outcomes, suggesting a need for more targeted and effective resource allocation and utilization. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instruction, attendance, and support for economically disadvantaged students across the Morley Stanwood Community Schools district.