West Morgan Middle School
Tel:
(256)353-5314
- West Morgan Middle School serves 418 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (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 31% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- West Morgan Middle School's student population of 418 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Morgan Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Morgan Middle School is 0.51, 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 | #672 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 32% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 62% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 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 Middle School is West Morgan High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cedar Ridge Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Morgan Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Trinity West Morgan High School Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
0.0 miles
261 S Greenway Dr
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)353-5214 0.0 9-12 386 - Trinity West Morgan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 552 students
1.1 miles
571 Old Hwy. 24
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)350-8818 1.1 PK-4 552 - Decatur Julian Harris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
2.6 miles
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3096 2.6 PK-5 425 - Decatur Woodmeade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
3.8 miles
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3023 3.8 PK-5 359 - Decatur Cedar Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
3.9 miles
2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-4622 3.9 6-8 828
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