Morris County School District
School District · Council Grove, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#133 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,971
+$717 vs Kansas median
District size
772 students
Larger than Kansas median
About Morris County
Morris County is a Council Grove, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 772 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $15,971 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Morris County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Morris County students show an average math proficiency of 41.7% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Morris County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Morris County with test data.
Schools in Morris County
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Council Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morris County?
Morris County has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Morris County?
The average composite rating for Morris County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Morris County?
Morris County spends $15,971 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morris County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Morris County is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Morris County?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Morris County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Morris County?
Across schools in Morris County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Morris County compare to other districts in Kansas?
Morris County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Morris County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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