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Morrill Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 310 students in Morrill Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Morrill Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
310 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Morrill Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
26%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
73%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,745 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,742 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,745
$15,484
Spending / Student
$22,742
$16,797
Best Morrill Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morrill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Center
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2176
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2176
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Morrill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
508 Jefferson Ave
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-3413
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-3413
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morrill Public Schools?
Morrill Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 310 students.
What is the rank of Morrill Public Schools?
Morrill Public Schools is ranked #195 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morrill Public Schools?
73% of Morrill Public Schools students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morrill Public Schools?
Morrill Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Morrill Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,742 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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