Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Tel:
(334)745-9734
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School serves 316 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School's student population of 316 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 316 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morris Avenue Intermediate School is 0.54, 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 | #163 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 62% | 33% |
| White | 27% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morris Avenue Intermediate School is Opelika High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Opelika Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Opelika Middle School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Opelika High School Grades: 9-12 | 1266 students
0.7 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9715 0.7 9-12 1266 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 930 students
1.6 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 1.6 6-8 930 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.7 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-5603 1.7 6-12 n/a - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 337 students
1.8 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.8 PK-2 337 - Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 394 students
1.8 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 1.8 3-5 394
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