Excellent
#263 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 8% in state
Morenci Middle and High School
High School · Morenci Area Schools · Morenci, MI
A Morenci Area Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
788 E COOMER ST, Morenci, MI 49256
- Math 24% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morenci Middle and High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morenci Middle and 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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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
- #1 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 Middle and High School is listed in Morenci Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morenci Middle and High School
Morenci Middle and High School is a public high school in Morenci, MI, part of Morenci Area Schools, serving approximately 272 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morenci Middle and High School
What grades does Morenci Middle and High School serve?
Morenci Middle and High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Morenci Middle and High School?
Morenci Middle and High School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morenci Middle and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morenci Middle and High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morenci Middle and High School rank in MI?
Morenci Middle and High School ranks #263 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Morenci Middle and High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morenci Middle and High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Middle and High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morenci Middle and High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Morenci Middle and High School a charter school?
No, Morenci Middle and High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morenci Middle and High School a Title I school?
No, Morenci Middle and High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morenci Middle and High School?
55.9% of students at Morenci Middle and 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (517) 458-7501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49256)
- 3,830
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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