Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Summary:

Morris Avenue Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Opelika, Alabama, which is part of the Opelika City School District. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with an increase in African American students and a decrease in white students over the past few years.

Academically, Morris Avenue Intermediate School has shown mixed performance compared to the district and state averages. While the school outperformed in 3rd grade English and 4th grade English, it underperformed in 3rd-5th grade math and 4th grade science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 98 out of 695 Alabama elementary schools to a low of 346 out of 680. The school's performance also varies by student subgroups, with white students generally outperforming African American students. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 51.84% in 2021-2022 to 70.49% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Opelika City district, Morris Avenue Intermediate School generally performs better than West Forest Intermediate School but lags behind Northside School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. The school's fluctuating performance and the presence of racial achievement gaps suggest the need for targeted interventions and continuous improvement efforts to better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 8 Morris Ave
       Opelika, AL  36801


(334) 745-9734

District: Opelika City

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,678 Help


Students who attend Morris Avenue Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Opelika Middle School
High:    Opelika High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.1%
White:
38.7%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morris Avenue Intermediate School ranks worse than 50.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Opelika City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.1%), White (38.7%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morris Avenue Intermediate School is 18.1. 4 elementary schools in the Opelika City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morris Avenue Intermediate School is $11,678, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Opelika City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morris Avenue Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Avenue Intermediate School 346th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Morris Avenue Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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White students:


Opelika City:

SchoolDigger ranks Opelika City 67th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morris Avenue Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.26 419th 623 32.7%
2005 56.22 304th 688 55.8%
2006 46.17 404th 689 41.4%
2007 54.18 358th 698 48.7%
2008 50.30 382nd 698 45.3%
2009 54.86 342nd 696 50.9%
2010 40.86 517th 704 26.6%
2011 67.88 222nd 709 68.7%
2012 56.48 364th 696 47.7%
2013 65.54 240th 696 65.5%
2014 79.54 98th 695 85.9%
2015 80.64 102nd 691 85.2%
2016 78.85 122nd 691 82.3%
2017 51.74 345th 688 49.9%
2018 69.51 201st 680 70.4%
2019 71.13 168th 681 75.3%
2021 74.93 140th 692 79.8%
2022 59.40 274th 687 60.1%
2023 49.75 346th 680 49.1%
2024 50.36 346th 684 49.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.60 175th 280 37.5%
2019 45.47 197th 392 49.7%
2021 67.84 74th 398 81.4%
2022 38.08 207th 345 40.0%
2023 48.98 161st 373 56.8%
2024 40.37 223rd 395 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.06 293rd 567 48.3%
2018 68.19 174th 651 73.3%
2019 64.64 199th 649 69.3%
2021 62.23 221st 653 66.2%
2022 55.01 291st 651 55.3%
2023 43.39 363rd 623 41.7%
2024 44.51 386th 670 42.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.03 279th 639 56.3%
2018 67.12 196th 640 69.4%
2019 70.13 158th 646 75.5%
2021 76.94 115th 656 82.5%
2022 56.24 278th 656 57.6%
2023 44.17 362nd 645 43.9%
2024 46.88 361st 650 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.96 375th 639 41.3%
2018 67.23 203rd 650 68.8%
2019 67.85 186th 650 71.4%
2021 67.24 192nd 669 71.3%
2022 59.96 256th 669 61.7%
2023 53.40 304th 649 53.2%
2024 50.91 331st 655 49.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.64 112th 336 66.7%
2018 77.34 62nd 423 85.3%
2019 70.58 86th 426 79.8%
2021 72.32 82nd 426 80.8%
2022 59.96 135th 426 68.3%
2023 53.79 158th 427 63.0%
2024 46.72 194th 420 53.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.85 97th 369 73.7%
2018 91.29 35th 508 93.1%
2019 87.49 54th 529 89.8%
2021 93.27 31st 539 94.2%
2022 70.19 129th 540 76.1%
2023 62.75 174th 528 67.0%
2024 66.87 159th 535 70.3%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morris Avenue Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 449 449
1989 253 206 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 190 207 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 181 212 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1992 190 213 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 167 195 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 159 174 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 146 181 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 146 181 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 142 172 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 136 186 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 123 178 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 308
2000 100 183 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 121 187 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 135 197 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 135 197 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 121 177 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 116 200 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 108 186 7 0 2 n/a n/a 2 305
2007 107 190 7 0 1 n/a n/a 2 307
2008 91 181 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 97 178 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2010 112 192 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 116 188 10 1 0 0 0 0 315
2012 109 181 8 1 1 0 2 0 302
2013 104 157 3 2 1 0 5 0 272
2014 103 158 3 3 3 1 4 0 275
2015 109 166 5 4 2 0 5 0 291
2016 102 189 3 7 1 0 18 0 320
2017 86 193 4 13 1 0 19 0 316
2018 91 198 3 11 0 0 16 0 319
2019 96 181 6 9 0 0 12 0 304
2020 113 189 4 7 2 0 14 0 329
2021 99 183 3 14 1 0 11 0 311
2022 119 177 3 14 2 0 11 0 326
2023 135 182 1 18 1 1 11 0 349

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 23.0 19.5 0
1989 463 24.0 19.2 n/a
1990 405 21.0 19.2 0
1991 397 20.0 19.8 n/a
1992 413 21.0 19.6 n/a
1993 370 20.5 18.0 n/a
1994 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1995 333 20.3 16.4 n/a
1996 333 20.3 16.4 n/a
1997 321 19.8 16.2 49.2
1998 327 19.9 16.4 49.2
1999 308 19.0 16.2 53.7
2000 289 19.0 15.2 57.4
2001 317 19.0 16.7 56.5
2002 339 20.0 17.0 59.6
2003 339 20.0 17.0 59.6
2004 304 22.0 13.8 59.5
2005 327 23.5 13.9 58.1
2006 305 22.0 13.8 58.1
2007 307 20.8 14.8 56.7
2008 279 20.2 13.8 58.1
2009 285 20.4 13.8 62.1
2010 317 19.4 16.3 61.2
2011 315 21.4 14.7 59
2012 302 19.4 15.5 61.6
2013 272 16.8 16.1 62.5
2014 275 16.8 16.3 62.5
2015 291 18.0 16.1 66
2016 320 19.0 16.8 65.9
2017 316 20.2 15.6 65.8
2018 319 17.4 18.3 65.8
2019 304 18.8 16.1 63.8
2020 329 20.4 16.1 66
2021 311 20.2 15.3 65.9
2022 326 17.2 18.9 51.8
2023 349 19.2 18.1 70.5

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 Avenue Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 23.0 19.5 0
1989 463 24.0 19.2 n/a
1990 405 21.0 19.2 0
1991 397 20.0 19.8 n/a
1992 413 21.0 19.6 n/a
1993 370 20.5 18.0 n/a
1994 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1995 333 20.3 16.4 n/a
1996 333 20.3 16.4 n/a
1997 321 19.8 16.2 49.2
1998 327 19.9 16.4 49.2
1999 308 19.0 16.2 53.7
2000 289 19.0 15.2 57.4
2001 317 19.0 16.7 56.5
2002 339 20.0 17.0 59.6
2003 339 20.0 17.0 59.6
2004 304 22.0 13.8 59.5
2005 327 23.5 13.9 58.1
2006 305 22.0 13.8 58.1
2007 307 20.8 14.8 56.7
2008 279 20.2 13.8 58.1
2009 285 20.4 13.8 62.1
2010 317 19.4 16.3 61.2
2011 315 21.4 14.7 59
2012 302 19.4 15.5 61.6
2013 272 16.8 16.1 62.5
2014 275 16.8 16.3 62.5
2015 291 18.0 16.1 66
2016 320 19.0 16.8 65.9
2017 316 20.2 15.6 65.8
2018 319 17.4 18.3 65.8
2019 304 18.8 16.1 63.8
2020 329 20.4 16.1 66
2021 311 20.2 15.3 65.9
2022 326 17.2 18.9 51.8
2023 349 19.2 18.1 70.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morris Avenue Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,234 (19.1%) $9,403 (80.5%) $11,678

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morris Avenue Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 680 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morris Avenue Intermediate School)70.541.7
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Opelika City)62.243.2
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morris Avenue Intermediate School)59.629.2
 30.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Opelika City)54.230.5
 23.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morris Avenue Intermediate School)57.331.4
 25.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Opelika City)49.937.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304349
 14.8%
African American181182
 0.6%
American Indian01
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic918
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White96135
 40.6%
Two or More Races1211
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%70.5%
 6.7%


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Students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School are 52% African American, 39% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Morris Avenue Intermediate School ranks 346th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morris Avenue Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Opelika Middle School
High : Opelika High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Morris Avenue Intermediate School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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