Morris Middle School

Summary:

Morris Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 453 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Huntsville City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being located in Huntsville, Morris Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Alabama middle schools, ranking 382 out of 442 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages across various subjects and grade levels. When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Huntsville City district, such as Williams Middle School, Whitesburg Middle School, and Huntsville Junior High School, Morris Middle School consistently underperforms.

The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (47.46%) and African American (36.64%) students compared to the state average, may contribute to the challenges in academic achievement. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (57.84%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. These socioeconomic and demographic factors could be crucial in addressing the persistent underperformance at Morris Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4801 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805

(256) 428-7340

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
382^nd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Students who attend Morris Middle School usually attend:

High:

Columbia High School

Feeder schools for Morris Middle School:

Elementary:	Morris Elementary School
	Ridgecrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.9%

African American:

36.2%

White:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morris Middle School ranks worse than 86.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morris Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Middle School 382^nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Morris Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morris Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	18.37	365^th	440	17.0%
2022	19.72	352^nd	432	18.5%
2023	15.96	374^th	437	14.4%
2024	14.04	382^nd	442	13.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	14.19	57^th	61	6.6%
2022	19.65	49^th	60	18.3%
2023	18.92	66^th	72	8.3%
2024	14.90	72^nd	78	7.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	40.07	36^th	70	48.6%
2022	25.71	71^st	81	12.3%
2023	25.92	86^th	94	8.5%
2024	32.80	77^th	106	27.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	24.86	236^th	274	13.9%
2022	37.70	151^st	256	41.0%
2023	28.24	223^rd	281	20.6%
2024	37.28	169^th	281	39.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	19.90	356^th	415	14.2%
2022	27.36	322^nd	421	23.5%
2023	26.29	323^rd	410	21.2%
2024	18.30	371^st	437	15.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	18.90	346^th	415	16.6%
2022	16.19	366^th	423	13.5%
2023	20.71	343^rd	417	17.7%
2024	15.18	371^st	426	12.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	19.17	346^th	418	17.2%
2022	22.97	344^th	427	19.4%
2023	13.24	379^th	419	9.5%
2024	14.28	372^nd	428	13.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	0.93	22^nd	22	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	23.97	221^st	266	16.9%
2022	39.73	141^st	271	48.0%
2023	33.04	175^th	263	33.5%
2024	28.33	197^th	269	26.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	26.33	118^th	154	23.4%
2022	22.78	139^th	157	11.5%
2023	18.77	145^th	166	12.7%
2024	15.61	154^th	164	6.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	23.17	45^th	56	19.6%
2022	21.86	57^th	65	12.3%
2023	34.24	38^th	61	37.7%
2024	26.06	50^th	69	27.5%

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Rank History for White students at Morris Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	19.74	322^nd	369	12.7%
2022	9.75	362^nd	376	3.7%
2023	7.52	359^th	370	3.0%
2024	8.13	358^th	373	4.0%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morris Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	75	214	3	184	3	3	21	503
2021	72	166	3	204	0	3	17	465
2022	67	164	3	199	1	5	6	445
2023	53	166	1	215	0	5	13	453
2024	45	148	1	192	0	3	20	409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morris Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	503	20.0	25.1	57.9
2021	465	27.0	17.2	57.8
2022	445	24.0	18.5	57.8
2023	453	25.0	18.1	57.8
2024	409	27.0	15.1	57.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morris Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	503	20.0	25.1	57.9
2021	465	27.0	17.2	57.8
2022	445	24.0	18.5	57.8
2023	453	25.0	18.1	57.8
2024	409	27.0	15.1	57.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Morris Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morris Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Bob Wallace Avenue	Huntsville	35805	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7340	409	27	15.1	57.7%	45 (11.0%)	148 (36.2%)	192 (46.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.9%)	14	382^nd of 442 public middle schools	13.6%		16	374^th of 437 public middle schools	14.4%	8	9.2	4.5	2.3	8.7	31.2	27.9	32.0
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 Sparkman Drive NE	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7600	264	19	14.1	18.9%	70 (26.5%)	147 (55.7%)	24 (9.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.7%)	61.6	146^th of 442 public middle schools	67.0%		69.9	103^rd of 437 public middle schools	76.4%	43	23.7	28.6	12.0	42.7	55.9	63.1	65.3
Huntsville Junior High School	Public	6-8	817 Adams St SE	Huntsville	35801	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7700	459	24	19.3	38.3%	201 (43.8%)	179 (39.0%)	49 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.2%)	57.9	158^th of 442 public middle schools	64.3%		64.2	127^th of 437 public middle schools	70.9%	31		23.1	19.1	45.0		49.2	53.3	$8,048	$1,306	$6,741
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School	Public	6-8	3221 Mastin Lake Road	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7000	177	18	10.1	27.1%	39 (22.0%)	94 (53.1%)	24 (13.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.5%)	76.6	74^th of 442 public middle schools	83.3%		70.2	102^nd of 437 public middle schools	76.7%	28	32.8	20.4	29.6	55.6	73.8	66.7	75.9
Whitesburg Middle School	Public	6-8	107 Sanders Rd	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7780	567	28	20.6	47.8%	152 (26.8%)	183 (32.3%)	186 (32.8%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	31.4	314^th of 442 public middle schools	29.0%		32.8	301^st of 437 public middle schools	31.1%	13	15.2	14.2	11.9	32.1	39.2	38.2	39.3	$8,356	$1,156	$7,199
Chapman Middle School	Public	6-8	2006 Reuben Dr NE	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7640	351	21	16.7	88.0%	40 (11.4%)	237 (67.5%)	56 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	11.1	407^th of 442 public middle schools	7.9%		13.5	383^rd of 437 public middle schools	12.4%	24	5.3	2.0	2.3	9.1	32.1	15.5	27.8
Ronald McNair 78	Public	7-8	5000 Pulaski Pike	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7660	411	20	20.5	88.1%	22 (5.4%)	299 (72.7%)	72 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	13.7	385^th of 442 public middle schools	12.9%		13.4	384^th of 437 public middle schools	12.1%	1		2.5	6.3	17.8		18.8	26.8	$8,772	$1,662	$7,108
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	1304 Hughes Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 837-3735	1,069	67	16.0	26.9%	646 (60.4%)	162 (15.2%)	90 (8.4%)	81 (7.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	82 (7.7%)	92.7	29^th of 442 public middle schools	93.4%		93.8	23^rd of 437 public middle schools	94.7%	6	61.0	53.9	46.0	52.8	77.7	73.9	75.7	$8,621	$642	$7,950
Journey Middle School	Public	6-8	217 Celtic Drive	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 464-8370	714	39	18.5	30.7%	346 (48.5%)	160 (22.4%)	63 (8.8%)	71 (9.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (9.4%)								(n/a)	55.9	48.5	31.9	43.9	72.6	74.4	58.7
Monrovia Middle School	Public	6-8	1216 Jeff Rd	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4580	988	50	19.7	36.6%	507 (51.3%)	301 (30.5%)	84 (8.5%)	19 (1.9%)	25 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	48 (4.9%)	78.9	68^th of 442 public middle schools	84.6%		83.1	50^th of 437 public middle schools	88.6%	18	45.3	26.3	26.8	50.8	69.5	70.9	67.4	$8,013	$687	$7,287

Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Middle School

What district is Morris Middle School in?

Huntsville City

How many students attend Morris Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Morris Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Morris Middle School attend?

Students who attend Morris Middle School usually go on to attend Columbia High School

Is Morris Middle School a good school?

Morris Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Alabama middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Morris Middle School?

Students at Morris Middle School are 47% Hispanic, 36% African American, 11% White, 5% Two or more races.

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