Morrison Jr High School

Morrison CUSD 6
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
220 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Morrison Junior High School, located at 300 Academic Dr in Morrison, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Morrison Community Unit School District 6. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary learning and high school preparation, focusing on a curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, critical thinking, and the development of study habits necessary for secondary education success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and various clubs. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Morrison Junior High strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students navigate the challenges of their middle school years while preparing them for their future academic endeavors at Morrison High School.
220
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (90.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Morrison CUSD 6
Phone: (815)772-7264
Website: http://www.morrisonschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 85
Grade 8 71
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PLT Middle School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
168 Students
38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th