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Mt Morris Middle School

Middle School · Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools · Mount Morris, MI

A Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12356 WALTER ST, Mount Morris, MI 48458

  • Math 6% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 21% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$13,676
Chronic Absenteeism61.3%

Students at Mt Morris Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mt Morris Middle 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,301/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount 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

$43,496

Median home value

$87,100

Median rent

$896/mo

College educated

8.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairhaven Sda SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–82.6 mi7Compare →
The New Standard AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–123.4 mi785Compare →
Holmes Stem Middle School AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.86–84.1 mi305Compare →
Clio Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–84.4 mi553Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt Morris Middle School is listed in Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt Morris Middle School

Mt Morris Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Morris, MI, part of Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,099 of 3,192 schools in MI.

State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt Morris Middle School

What grades does Mt Morris Middle School serve?

Mt Morris Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mt Morris Middle School?

Mt Morris Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Morris Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Morris Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt Morris Middle School rank in MI?

Mt Morris Middle School ranks #3,099 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mt Morris Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Morris Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Mt Morris Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Morris Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mt Morris Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mt Morris Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mt Morris Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Morris Middle School?

83.7% of students at Mt Morris Middle 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
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.3%
Area population (ZIP 48458)
19,411
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
39.2
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 48458; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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