Morris P8
Morris P8 serves 1,014 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Morris P8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
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 student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Morris P8's student population of 1,014 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 81% 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 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #1049 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 46% |
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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 | 17% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Ridgecrest Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 605 students10
1.2 miles
3505 Cerro Vista St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380 1.2 PK-5 605 - Huntsville Mcdonnell Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 514 students10
2.1 miles
4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280 2.1 PK-5 514 - Huntsville Sonnie Hereford Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 550 students10
2.3 miles
2755 Wilson Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440 2.3 PK-6 550 - Huntsville Academy For Academics Arts Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 662 students10
2.4 miles
2800 Poplar St Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7600 2.4 PK-8 662 - Huntsville Highlands Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 462 students10
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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