Very Good
#492 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 27% in state
Morristown Jr-sr High School
High School · Shelby Eastern Schools · Morristown, IN
A Shelby Eastern Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 960, Morristown, IN 46161
- Math 51% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morristown Jr-sr High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morristown Jr-sr 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 Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average388/100K
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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
$70,337
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Shelby Eastern Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shelby Eastern Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morristown Jr-sr High School is listed in Shelby Eastern Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morristown Jr-sr High School
Morristown Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Morristown, IN, part of Shelby Eastern Schools, serving approximately 327 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morristown Jr-sr High School
What grades does Morristown Jr-sr High School serve?
Morristown Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Morristown Jr-sr High School?
Morristown Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown Jr-sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown Jr-sr High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morristown Jr-sr High School rank in IN?
Morristown Jr-sr High School ranks #492 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Morristown Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morristown Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Morristown Jr-sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morristown Jr-sr High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morristown Jr-sr High School a charter school?
No, Morristown Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morristown Jr-sr High School a Title I school?
No, Morristown Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morristown Jr-sr High School?
40.7% of students at Morristown Jr-sr 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (765) 763-1221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 46161)
- 2,263
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46161; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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