Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, Morenci Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Morenci Area Middle School?
180 students attend Morenci Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Morenci Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Morenci Area Middle School?
Morenci Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morenci Area Middle School offer ?
Morenci Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morenci Area Middle School part of?
Morenci Area Middle School is part of Morenci Area Schools School District.
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