Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T S Morris Elementary School serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morris Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Elementary School is ranked #1035 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Morris Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nixon Elementary School, Forest Avenue Elementary School, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Morris Elementary School?
414 students attend Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Morris Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris Elementary School?
Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris Elementary School offer ?
Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Elementary School part of?
Morris Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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