Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Tel:
(334)745-9734
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School serves 319 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.
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Morris Avenue Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School's student population of 319 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 319 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morris Avenue Intermediate School is 0.52, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #486 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 63% | 33% |
| White | 29% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Morris Avenue Intermediate School is Opelika High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Opelika Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Opelika High School Grades: 8-12 | 1248 students
0.7 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9715 0.7 8-12 1248 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1018 students
1.6 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 1.6 6-8 1018 - 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 | 331 students
1.8 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.8 PK-2 331 - Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 404 students
1.8 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 1.8 3-5 404
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