B
Morenci Area Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Morenci, Medina and Seneca, and parts of Dover, Fairfield and Hudson.
Students
496
Schools
2
Spent per student
$16,223
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Debt
$7.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Morenci Area Schools
- School Grade B: better than 55% of Indiana districts
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- 15 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.3% since 2020
- Debt of $7.3M, about $14,681 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Mill.
PK–1Westview Elementary SchoolMississinewa Community School Corporation
2–5Northview Elementary SchoolMississinewa Community School Corporation
6–8R J Baskett Middle SchoolMississinewa Community School Corporation
9–12Mississinewa High SchoolMississinewa Community School Corporation
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,223 per student · 2% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 34%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 29%State 60%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
600’20
590’21
532’22
517’23
496’24
Down 17.3% since 2020.
Students
White 86%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 4%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.