Morningside Elementary School
Tel:
(251)221-1540
- Morningside Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Morningside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Morningside Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morningside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1113 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 93% | 33% |
| White | 4% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morningside Elementary School is Ben C Rain High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pillans Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kate Shepard Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Kate Shepard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 628 students
1.6 miles
3980-b Burma Rd.
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)221-1645 1.6 PK-5 628 - Mobile Sw Ala Regional School Deaf-blind Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 49 students
1.6 miles
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)221-5454 1.6 PK-5 49 - Mobile Pillans Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 510 students
1.8 miles
2051 Military Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-2300 1.8 6-8 510 - Mobile Maryvale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
1.9 miles
1901 N Maryvale St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-1810 1.9 PK-5 554 - Mobile Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 647 students
2.0 miles
3956 Cottage Hill Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251)221-1240 2.0 PK-5 647
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