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Tanner Elementary School vs. Morris Elementary School

Should you attend Tanner Elementary School or Morris Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tanner Elementary School
12067 Dowd Street
Tanner, AL 35671
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Morris Elementary School
4801 Bob Wallace Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Tanner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tanner 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Morris Elementary School ranked #906 in Alabama in 2023, showing some fluctuation but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 11% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 527 students in 2023 with minority enrollment at 88% and 88% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need compared to previous years.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, employing 28 teachers to support a diverse student population.
Morris Elementary is a Title I school in Huntsville, Alabama, recognized as one of the most diverse and economically disadvantaged schools in the state, with continued challenges in academic performance.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
343 students
527 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tanner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tanner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tanner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tanner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#736 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#906 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tanner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morris Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tanner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tanner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tanner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tanner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morris Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
37
Kindergarten Students
61
93
Grade 1 Students
54
83
Grade 2 Students
52
86
Grade 3 Students
51
82
Grade 4 Students
49
76
Grade 5 Students
58
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tanner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tanner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tanner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tanner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tanner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tanner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tanner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tanner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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