Morris P8
- Morris P8 serves 1,014 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Morris P8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Morris P8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Morris P8's student population of 1,014 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,014 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Morris P8 is ranked within the bottom 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 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morris P8 is 0.69, which is more 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) | #837 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 8% |
| Black | 44% | 33% |
| White | 18% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morris P8 is Huntsville High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy For Academics Arts (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ridgecrest Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Ridgecrest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 605 students
1.2 miles
3505 Cerro Vista St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256)428-7380 1.2 PK-5 605 - Huntsville Mcdonnell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
2.1 miles
4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256)428-7280 2.1 PK-5 514 - Huntsville Sonnie Hereford Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
2.3 miles
2755 Wilson Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256)428-7440 2.3 PK-6 550 - Huntsville Academy For Academics Arts Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 662 students
2.4 miles
2800 Poplar St Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256)428-7600 2.4 PK-8 662 - Huntsville Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 462 students
3.1 miles
2500 Barney Ave
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256)428-7200 3.1 PK-6 462
School Reviews
| 5 Previous reviews of this school prior to my family moving into the school district, spoke of a school lacking in so many areas. I find this to be a gross slander of an awesome school that is fighting against the odds. It is lead by a principal that meets and greets every student upon arrival with positive statement to remind them; they are preparing for collegiate aspirations and that all things are possible with hard work. They care for each and every child as if they were their own. It is good to remember that all educational success requires parental participation at the elementary level and not just that of the child and teacher. We can't rely on the school to be the sole provider of our children's education and also act as a daycare for absent parenting. With my child having previously attended elementary in Madison and being labeled as "slow", the facility at Morris took time to understand what areas needed a different approach to have the instruction understood and comprehended. AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME. Kudos to the underdog! - Posted by Parent - ajmar |
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