Morris Area Secondary

Summary:

Morris Area Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Morris, Minnesota, with a diverse student population of 528. As part of the Morris Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 463 districts in the state, Morris Area Secondary consistently outperforms state averages in academic achievement and graduation rates.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 52.47% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Reading and 60.52% in MCA-III Math, compared to state averages of 49.85% and 45.47%, respectively. Morris Area Secondary also stands out in its support for diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Minnesota for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student performance. While the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it continues to perform well for this subgroup, ranking 40th out of 389 Minnesota high schools.

When compared to the nearby Herman-Norcross School District, Chokio-Alberta Public Schools, and Hancock Public School District, Morris Area Secondary emerges as a standout institution, with a larger student population, more diverse racial makeup, and significantly higher academic performance across various measures. This suggests that Morris Area Secondary is providing a comprehensive and effective educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 201 S Columbia Ave
       Morris, MN  56267-1598


(320) 589-4400

District: Morris Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,193 Help


Feeder schools for Morris Area Secondary:

Elementary:    Morris Area Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  27.5 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morris Area Secondary ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Morris Area Secondary ranks better than 92.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Morris Area Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morris Area Secondary is 27.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morris Area Secondary is $11,193.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morris Area Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Secondary 73rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Morris Area Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Secondary 34th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Morris Area Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Morris Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Public Schools 31st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morris Area Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 61.08 196th 516 62.0%
2016 76.31 84th 508 83.5%
2017 74.27 114th 523 78.2%
2018 73.90 112th 518 78.4%
2019 70.08 139th 533 73.9%
2021 68.20 135th 521 74.1%
2022 75.97 87th 520 83.3%
2023 83.33 55th 529 89.6%
2024 80.63 73rd 545 86.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.61 55th 253 78.3%
2019 89.00 11th 282 96.1%
2021 60.67 76th 260 70.8%
2022 95.11 5th 288 98.3%
2023 88.94 13th 298 95.6%
2024 80.07 33rd 307 89.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.98 10th 401 97.5%
2019 71.60 86th 415 79.3%
2021 54.82 155th 399 61.2%
2022 75.18 47th 404 88.4%
2023 91.06 10th 459 97.8%
2024 60.97 146th 473 69.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 59th 436 86.5%
2019 71.50 108th 439 75.4%
2021 67.75 109th 443 75.4%
2022 68.16 116th 467 75.2%
2023 84.30 42nd 455 90.8%
2024 84.60 44th 474 90.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.09 141st 438 67.8%
2019 64.54 153rd 454 66.3%
2021 63.18 145th 437 66.8%
2022 77.69 72nd 476 84.9%
2023 77.71 75th 464 83.8%
2024 69.73 117th 479 75.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.52 70th 163 57.1%
2021 43.36 82nd 156 47.4%
2022 81.27 23rd 188 87.8%
2023 82.50 18th 178 89.9%
2024 63.74 52nd 186 72.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.59 134th 428 68.7%
2019 57.26 177th 428 58.6%
2021 60.14 138th 422 67.3%
2022 68.35 102nd 438 76.7%
2023 76.21 64th 436 85.3%
2024 77.09 63rd 440 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Morris Area Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 67.36 171st 504 66.1%
2016 60.09 232nd 489 52.6%
2017 62.32 208th 489 57.5%
2018 85.17 40th 494 91.9%
2019 82.68 63rd 492 87.2%
2021 67.72 141st 428 67.1%
2022 57.88 221st 472 53.2%
2023 61.36 186th 476 60.9%
2024 87.88 34th 480 92.9%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.56 3rd 102 97.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 18th 195 90.8%
2021 79.89 20th 173 88.4%
2022 22.14 187th 214 12.6%
2023 56.08 83rd 216 61.6%
2024 96.22 4th 221 98.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.08 73rd 374 80.5%
2019 61.83 136th 370 63.2%
2022 44.58 175th 312 43.9%
2023 62.04 129th 393 67.2%
2024 81.17 40th 389 89.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 138th 395 65.1%
2019 83.28 42nd 401 89.5%
2021 69.66 89th 339 73.7%
2022 49.89 217th 388 44.1%
2023 49.79 214th 396 46.0%
2024 82.01 51st 403 87.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.83 27th 398 93.2%
2019 66.17 141st 411 65.7%
2021 55.80 159th 351 54.7%
2022 54.12 193rd 403 52.1%
2023 61.52 145th 398 63.6%
2024 87.06 28th 405 93.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.15 31st 136 77.2%
2024 73.55 26th 145 82.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Morris Area Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.95 69th 414 83.3%
2019 77.99 67th 412 83.7%
2021 64.12 125th 364 65.7%
2022 43.59 266th 401 33.7%
2023 46.83 229th 398 42.5%
2024 87.29 26th 402 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Morris Area Secondary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morris Area Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 444 3 3 28 5 0 12 0 495
2015 430 4 2 31 6 0 11 0 484
2016 422 3 5 37 6 0 12 0 485
2017 408 4 3 36 7 0 17 0 475
2018 406 3 5 42 4 0 16 0 476
2019 408 3 5 39 4 0 17 0 476
2020 433 4 3 47 7 0 18 0 512
2021 416 9 5 60 8 0 17 0 515
2022 416 7 7 64 6 0 23 0 523
2023 415 7 6 73 6 0 21 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morris Area Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 495 30.7 16.0 24.4
2015 484 31.0 15.6 24.6
2016 485 33.0 14.6 24.3
2017 475 33.0 14.3 23.8
2018 476 33.5 14.2 22.5
2019 476 33.3 14.2 18.5
2020 512 n/a n/a 23.6
2021 515 19.1 26.9 15.5
2022 523 18.1 28.7 16.8
2023 528 19.1 27.5 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morris Area Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 495 30.7 16.0 24.4
2015 484 31.0 15.6 24.6
2016 485 33.0 14.6 24.3
2017 475 33.0 14.3 23.8
2018 476 33.5 14.2 22.5
2019 476 33.3 14.2 18.5
2020 512 n/a n/a 23.6
2021 515 19.1 26.9 15.5
2022 523 18.1 28.7 16.8
2023 528 19.1 27.5 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morris Area Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,193

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morris Area Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 139th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 55th of 529 Middle schools
 15.7%
Ranks 63rd of 492 High schoolsRanks 186th of 476 High schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Morris Area Secondary)67.567.1
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)67.567.1
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Morris Area Secondary)5353.4
 0.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)5353.4
 0.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Morris Area Secondary)62.570.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)62.570.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Morris Area Secondary)60.244.7
 15.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)60.244.7
 15.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Morris Area Secondary)44.837.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Morris Area Public Schools)44.837.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Morris Area Secondary)67.747.5
 20.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)67.747.5
 20.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Morris Area Secondary)57.139.7
 17.4%
   11th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)57.139.7
 17.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Morris Area Secondary)68.839.4
 29.4%
   End of Course Science (Morris Area Public Schools)68.839.4
 29.4%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476528
 10.9%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic3973
 87.2%
Pacific Islander00
White408415
 1.7%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.5%30.1%
 11.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Area Secondary

Morris Area Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morris Area Elementary

Students at Morris Area Secondary are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Morris Area Secondary.

Yes. Morris Area Secondary ranks in the top 7.1% of Minnesota high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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