Morris Elementary School vs. Mcdonnell Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Mcdonnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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.
Mcdonnell Elementary School ranked #971 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #1030 in 2022, but remaining in the bottom half statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, reading proficiency from 25–29%, and science proficiency from 6–9%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent reporting years.
Enrollment was 445 students from Pre–K through 5th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was approximately 90%, with a high percentage (over 80%) eligible for free or reduced–price lunch.
Between 2015 and 2023, enrollment declined from 625 to around 445 students while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 57% to above 80%, indicating socioeconomic shifts at this Huntsville public elementary school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
532 students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
35
Kindergarten Students
96
76
Grade 1 Students
86
91
Grade 2 Students
91
83
Grade 3 Students
76
94
Grade 4 Students
80
68
Grade 5 Students
72
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
32%
62%
% Black
49%
25%
% White
10%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%