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Morris Community High School

High School · Morris Chsd 101 · Morris, IL

A Morris Chsd 101 high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 Union St, Morris, IL 60450

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation9.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$13,388
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Morris Community High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Morris Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,835/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,716

Median home value

$266,600

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Morris Chsd 101

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morris Community High School is listed in Morris CHSD 101; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morris Community High School

Morris Community High School is a public high school in Morris, IL, part of Morris Chsd 101, serving approximately 930 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,688 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morris Community High School

What grades does Morris Community High School serve?

Morris Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Morris Community High School?

Morris Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 930 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morris Community High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morris Community High School rank in IL?

Morris Community High School ranks #2,688 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Morris Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morris Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Morris Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris Community High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Morris Community High School a charter school?

No, Morris Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Morris Community High School a Title I school?

No, Morris Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
930
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Grundy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 60450)
20,918
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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