Morris Slingluff Elementary School
Morris Slingluff Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Morris Slingluff Elementary School 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 35-39% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Morris Slingluff Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Morris Slingluff Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 382 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morris Slingluff Elementary School 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 Slingluff Elementary School is 0.41, 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 Testing Rank | #881 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 75% | 33% |
| White | 16% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Morris Slingluff Elementary School is Dothan Technology Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carver Magnet School (2.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Dothan Technology Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436 0.8 9-12 n/a - Dothan Northview High School Math: 41% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,334 student10
0.9 miles
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410 0.9 9-12 1,334 - Dothan Hope High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168 1.4 9-12 n/a - Dothan Pass Academy Alternative School
2.0 miles
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474 2 n/a n/a - Dothan Carver Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 433 students10
2.7 miles
1001 Webb Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1440 2.7 6-8 433
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