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Morrison Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 426 students

 
 
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Posted January 20, 2011

Morrison is an outstanding school! The academic program is challenging, which is exactly what we want for our children. We have been extremely impressed with the music and art programs that are annual traditions at Morrison. Whenever I meet a parent moving to Athens, I strongly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Morrison has the best principle and teachers any school could ever have! They strive on excellent education! All three of my kids attend Morrison and love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Two of my children have gone through Morrison Elementary School. One is now a junior at Otterbein College and has been on the Dean's list every quarter since starting there. The other is a senior in high school and is applying to colleges. Both have received a good fundamental education from Morrison. I also have a kindergartner at Morrison. We do not live in the school district where Morrison is and our children have to transfer. I have found it very easy to be an involved parent while my kids have attended Morrison.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Their reputation is excellent throughout the state and their teachers are exceptional. It's a friendly school and seems like a large family, rather than an institution.


Posted November 4, 2007

Our experience at Morrison has been simply excellent. We have found a positive, friendly atmosphere, a challenging curriculum, and enjoyable times overall! We have 2 kids at this school, and both have had equally positive experiences.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2006

This school is just amazing! We are so very happy to be a part of it. We had a terrible first year experience at another school and moved our child to Morrison. We are SO glad we did. They turned it all around for him (he lost some self confidence from the terrible experiences of the first school). He loves school now and wants to go every day, including the weekends! All of the teachers we've encountered have been very nice and seem to love what they do. It shows in the kids! The school is inviting, they integrate technology (and nature) very well, and encourage the children to be themselves and have fun learning. They have set rules and everyone knows the consequences if they are broken. The kids flourish and they love parent involvement. They provide tons of communication to parents and want our feedback. WE LOVE IT HERE!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female74%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students93%
Female85%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted79%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6MetAbove

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
103 (2011)
 
99 (2010)
 
100 (2009)
 
97 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 74%
Asian 5% 2%
Two or more races 4% 4%
Hispanic 3% 3%
Black 2% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 25%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 48%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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793 West Union St
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: (740) 593-5445

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