Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Morgan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Morgan Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Morgan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Morgan Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
55%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Morgan Elementary School's ranking?
West Morgan Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West Morgan Elementary School often compared to?
West Morgan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frances Nungester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend West Morgan Elementary School?
603 students attend West Morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West Morgan Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Morgan Elementary School?
West Morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does West Morgan Elementary School offer ?
West Morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Morgan Elementary School part of?
West Morgan Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.
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