West Morgan Elementary School
Tel:
(256)350-8818
- West Morgan Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
West Morgan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West Morgan Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Morgan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Morgan Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #587 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 55% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Morgan County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Morgan Elementary School is West Morgan High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Morgan Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Morgan Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Trinity West Morgan High School Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
1.1 miles
261 S Greenway Dr
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)353-5214 1.1 9-12 386 - Trinity West Morgan Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 418 students
1.1 miles
261 South Greenway Drive
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)353-5314 1.1 5-8 418 - Decatur Julian Harris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
2.1 miles
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3096 2.1 PK-5 425 - Decatur Woodmeade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
3.1 miles
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3023 3.1 PK-5 359 - Decatur Benjamin Davis Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 266 students
3.5 miles
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3025 3.5 PK-2 266
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