Middle Schools in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown

The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown school district in Minnesota is home to two middle schools: Morristown Elementary (grades 5-6) and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Junior (grades 7-8). While both schools are part of the same district, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Junior emerging as the standout middle school in the area.

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Junior has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Minnesota middle schools over the past 3 years, with a current ranking of 93 out of 519 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown district and state averages, particularly in the 7th and 8th grade levels. In contrast, Morristown Elementary has more average performance, with proficiency rates generally in line with or slightly below the district and state averages.

While both schools have relatively low Science proficiency rates compared to Math and Reading, the data suggests this could be an area for targeted improvement efforts across the district. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rate at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Junior compared to Morristown Elementary may indicate socioeconomic disparities between the two school populations, which could be an area to investigate further to ensure equitable access to quality education.