Morris Brandon Elementary School

2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morris Brandon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morris Brandon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Morris Brandon Elementary School's student population of 819 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
819 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Morris Brandon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Brandon Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#152 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
36%
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64%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
22%
36%
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White
61%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morris Brandon Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Brandon Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Morris Brandon Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Brandon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Morris Brandon Elementary School?
819 students attend Morris Brandon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Morris Brandon Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Brandon Elementary School?
Morris Brandon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Brandon Elementary School offer ?
Morris Brandon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morris Brandon Elementary School part of?
Morris Brandon Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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