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Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
Middle School · Waterville-elysian-morristown · Morristown, MN
A middle school in Morristown, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 278, Morristown, MN 55052
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low59/100K
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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
$78,375
Median home value
$266,700
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Waterville-elysian-morristown
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is listed in WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is a public middle school in Morristown, MN, part of Waterville-elysian-morristown, serving approximately 113 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
What grades does Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. serve?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. rank in MN?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. ranks #1,022 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. a charter school?
No, Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. a Title I school?
No, Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.?
35.4% of students at Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (507) 685-4222
- Area population (ZIP 55052)
- 1,894
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 55052; 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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