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#2654 of 3,192 schools in MI

Morenci Elementary School

Elementary School · Morenci Area Schools · Morenci, MI

A Morenci Area Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

517 EAST LOCUST ST, Morenci, MI 49256

  • Math 21% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 38% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$16,756
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Morenci Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Morenci Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average453/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morenci), 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

$60,982

Median home value

$112,800

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49256; 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.

Morenci Area Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morenci Elementary School is listed in Morenci Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morenci Elementary School

Morenci Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morenci, MI, part of Morenci Area Schools, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,654 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morenci Elementary School

What grades does Morenci Elementary School serve?

Morenci Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Morenci Elementary School?

Morenci Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morenci Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morenci Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morenci Elementary School rank in MI?

Morenci Elementary School ranks #2,654 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Morenci Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morenci Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Morenci Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morenci Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Morenci Elementary School a charter school?

No, Morenci Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Morenci Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Morenci Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morenci Elementary School?

60.8% of students at Morenci Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lenawee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Area population (ZIP 49256)
3,830
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
39
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 · 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.
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 49256; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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