Summary:
The Morrice Area Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Morrice Area High School and Morrice Area Elementary School. While the high school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, reaching as high as 4-stars in 2024-2025, the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools with a 2-star rating.
Morrice Area High School has a 82.8% four-year graduation rate and a 7.6% dropout rate for 2023-2024, which are notable metrics. However, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 29.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. This is an area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the elementary school tends to lag behind state averages on academic measures, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions.
The significant difference in per-student spending between the high school ($19,793) and elementary school ($11,005) may be an area to explore further, as it could impact the resources and support available to students at each level. Given the close proximity and shared district, there may be opportunities for the two schools to collaborate and share best practices to improve overall district performance.
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