Serving 512 students in grades 6-12, Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
82%
18%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)15-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Morris Alternative Ed.?
The graduation rate of Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. is 15-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt. Morris Alternative Ed.?
512 students attend Mt. Morris Alternative Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Morris Alternative Ed.?
Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. offer ?
Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. part of?
Mt. Morris Alternative Ed. is part of MT. Morris Consolidated Schools School District.
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