Serving 528 students in grades 7-12, Morris Area Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Area Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morris Area Secondary's student population of 528 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Area Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Area Secondary is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Area Secondary's ranking?
Morris Area Secondary is ranked #815 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Area Secondary?
The graduation rate of Morris Area Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Morris Area Secondary?
528 students attend Morris Area Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Morris Area Secondary students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Area Secondary?
Morris Area Secondary has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Area Secondary offer ?
Morris Area Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Morris Area Secondary part of?
Morris Area Secondary is part of Morris Area School District.
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