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Morrison JR High School

Middle School · Morrison Cusd 6 · Morrison, IL

A Morrison Cusd 6 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 Academic Dr, Morrison, IL 61270

  • Math 21% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,621
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Morrison JR High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Morrison JR 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low228/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$82,782

Median home value

$165,000

Median rent

$981/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Morrison Cusd 6

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morrison JR High School is listed in Morrison CUSD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morrison JR High School

Morrison JR High School is a public middle school in Morrison, IL, part of Morrison Cusd 6, serving approximately 214 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,316 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morrison JR High School

What grades does Morrison JR High School serve?

Morrison JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Morrison JR High School?

Morrison JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrison JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morrison JR High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morrison JR High School rank in IL?

Morrison JR High School ranks #3,316 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Morrison JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morrison JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Morrison JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morrison JR High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Morrison JR High School a charter school?

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

Is Morrison JR High School a Title I school?

No, Morrison JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morrison JR High School?

39.7% of students at Morrison JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Whiteside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 61270)
7,067
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
41.3
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 61270; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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