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Morley Stanwood High School

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Morley Stanwood High School ranks 428 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

428^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 46% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Morley Stanwood High School is a small, rural high school in Morley, MI, serving 287 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Morley Stanwood Community Schools district.

This school is currently experiencing a remarkable turnaround. After a decade of ranking in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, Morley Stanwood has made dramatic gains in the last year. The graduation rate jumped from 80.9% to an impressive 93.2%, which is well above the state average of 84.0% and higher than nearby schools like Newaygo High School and Chippewa Hills High School. At the same time, the dropout rate plummeted from 12.3% to just 2.7%—the lowest among all comparable schools in the area. Test scores are also climbing quickly. For example, 11th-grade science proficiency more than doubled to 32.8%, and SAT reading and writing scores jumped to 51.6%, nearly matching the state average. Notably, Morley Stanwood's 10th-grade math scores (34.3% proficient) now lead all nearby high schools, including Big Rapids High School and Lakeview High School.

Despite these impressive gains, some challenges remain. Chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 33.3%, which is higher than the state average and several neighboring districts. Social studies proficiency (26.2%) also lags far behind the state average of 43.2%, making it a clear area for improvement. Additionally, the school spends more per student ($15,867) than some higher-performing neighbors like Tri County Senior High School ($14,085), which raises questions about resource efficiency. Still, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.9 and a clear upward trajectory, Morley Stanwood appears to be a school on the rise—one that has found a formula for success and is working to sustain it while addressing its remaining weaknesses.

287

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,867

Per pupil spending ?

53.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4700 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336-9522

(231) 856-4444

District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools

Feeder schools for Morley Stanwood High School:

Elementary:	Morley Stanwood Elementary School
Middle:	Morley Stanwood Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 5th percentile in 2021 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2026) from a 5th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (36% vs 43% meeting standards)

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

!Social Studies scores 17 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Michigan avg43%

428^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

410^th of 625Morley Stanwood Community Schools among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	428 of 800	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.9	543 of 739	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.9	584 of 743	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.5	553 of 735	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	9.6	534 of 561	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	17.4	556 of 666	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.0	599 of 824	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.9	537 of 835	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.3	531 of 852	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.0	361 of 832	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	40.2	503 of 799	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.0	528 of 805	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.2	443 of 773	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.7	439 of 784	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.2	438 of 765	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.4	452 of 754	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.3	453 of 750	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.6	511 of 767	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.7	469 of 705	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	41.5	399 of 686	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.9	473 of 629	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.7	526 of 619	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.8	496 of 611	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.2	416 of 462	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.8	480 of 554	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.2	556 of 710	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	510 of 719	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.5	474 of 635	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.6	462 of 654	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.0	465 of 614	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	4.1	413 of 417	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	12.6	479 of 532	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.7	546 of 755	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	410 of 693	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	14.7	543 of 628	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.9	520 of 633	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.4	462 of 611	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	2.5	469 of 472	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.6	483 of 543	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.5	545 of 707	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	26.4	230 of 315	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	29.9	470 of 671	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	14.8	550 of 639	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.7	567 of 638	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.5	576 of 647	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	4.0	512 of 516	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.5	538 of 582	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.1	598 of 708	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)42nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)30th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)29th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2018)27th percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts53%-6 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing52%~ state avg

Science33%~ state avg

Social Studies26%-17 vs state

Mathematics26%-7 vs state

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Let's student play on phones in class. Teachers are often pre-occupied. Can't even show up for parent teacher conferences. Only interested in Sports Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morley Stanwood High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4700 Northland Dr	Morley	49336	Mecosta County	Morley Stanwood Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(231) 856-4444	287	16	17.9	53.3%	257 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	42.6	428^th of 800 public high schools	46.5%		24.9	543^rd of 739 public high schools	26.5%	115		48.1	58.2		18.2	34.3	51.6	21.0						32.8		26.2	$15,867	$1,186	$14,680
Lakeview High School	Public	8-12	9800 Youngman Rd	Lakeview	48850	Montcalm County	Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 352-7221	368	19	18.9	48.9%	335 (91.0%)	6 (1.6%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	62.9	241^st of 800 public high schools	69.9%		61.7	259^th of 739 public high schools	65.0%	18	68.4	56.2	48.2	34.2	32.9	27.7	64.9	38.6					43.4	59.6	39.5	56.1	$16,231	$1,159	$15,071
Big Rapids High School	Public	9-12	21175 15 Mile Rd	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Big Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 796-7651	755	37	20.3	34.8%	671 (88.9%)	30 (4.0%)	18 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.2%)	53.9	325^th of 800 public high schools	59.4%		58.7	285^th of 739 public high schools	61.4%	40		60.2	60.2		23.5	28.7	56.9	27.5						44.3		31.1	$14,708	$1,248	$13,460
MecostaOsceola Career Center	Public	11-12	15830 190th Ave	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(231) 796-3543	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tri County Senior High School	Public	9-12	21338 Kendaville Rd	Howard City	49329	Montcalm County	Tri County Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 937-4338	473	27	17.5	31.5%	417 (88.2%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (6.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	46	410^th of 800 public high schools	48.8%		36.5	465^th of 739 public high schools	37.1%	55		57.8	49.5		21.6	23.8	50.4	26.0						30.1		43.1	$14,085	$1,073	$13,012
Mosaic School	Public	7-12	3102 Arthur Rd	Remus	49340	Mecosta County	Chippewa Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 967-8150	89	3	29.6	84.3%	76 (85.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.0%)								(n/a)		44.4			340.0												$13,828	$221	$13,608
Chippewa Hills High School	Public	7-12	3226 Arthur Rd	Remus	49340	Mecosta County	Chippewa Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 967-2100	463	24	19.1	44.1%	397 (85.7%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.5%)	46.1	407^th of 800 public high schools	49.1%		47.2	384^th of 739 public high schools	48.0%	23		65.3	64.4		19.0	28.0	46.1	9.0						32.6		36.0	$14,888	$1,113	$13,774
White Cloud High School	Public	9-12	555 E Wilcox Ave	White Cloud	49349	Newaygo County	White Cloud Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 689-1705	274	12	22.8	74.5%	237 (86.5%)	10 (3.6%)	13 (4.7%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	30.2	540^th of 800 public high schools	32.5%		28	521^st of 739 public high schools	29.5%	19		52.6	45.1		17.5	16.9	42.4	10.2						29.8		28.1	$14,446	$891	$13,555
Montabella JuniorSenior High	Public	6-12	1324 E North County Line Rd	Blanchard	49310	Isabella County	Montabella Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 427-5175	383	24	16.2	60.3%	340 (88.8%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	52.2	343^rd of 800 public high schools	57.1%		16.4	610^th of 739 public high schools	17.5%	267	60.4	68.6	62.5	11.3	21.6	28.6	45.1	443.5	24.3	35.3	27.1	39.1	30.2	37.3	37.7	35.3	$14,507	$1,680	$12,827
Newaygo High School	Public	9-12	200 East St	Newaygo	49337	Newaygo County	Newaygo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 652-1646	460	24	18.8	61.1%	377 (82.0%)	7 (1.5%)	50 (10.9%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	41.9	434^th of 800 public high schools	45.8%		45.9	400^th of 739 public high schools	45.9%	34		56.6	47.5		24.2	16.2	43.0	15.1						34.4		51.6	$18,738	$1,265	$17,474

Frequently Asked Questions about Morley Stanwood High School

Is Morley Stanwood High School a good school?

Morley Stanwood High School ranks 428^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Morley Stanwood High School?

Morley Stanwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morley Stanwood Elementary School
Middle : Morley Stanwood Middle School

How many students attend Morley Stanwood High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 287 students attended Morley Stanwood High School.

What district is Morley Stanwood High School in?

Morley Stanwood Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Morley Stanwood High School?

Students at Morley Stanwood High School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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