Morris Elementary School

801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Morris Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#1051 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Morris Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Morris Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
95%
32%
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White
2%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1051 out of 1,276 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, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Forest Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Morris Elementary School?
519 students attend Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morris Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Elementary School?
Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Morris Elementary School offer ?
Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morris Elementary School part of?
Morris Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/8/2015
Can you tell me what the project is on for the 4th graders please.
- Posted by Parent - maryd

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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