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Mcdonnell Elementary School vs. Morris Elementary School

Should you attend Mcdonnell Elementary School or Morris Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mcdonnell Elementary School
4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Morris Elementary School
4801 Bob Wallace Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mcdonnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
445 students
527 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdonnell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdonnell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdonnell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonnell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#906 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdonnell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morris Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonnell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonnell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonnell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdonnell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morris Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
37
Kindergarten Students
75
93
Grade 1 Students
70
83
Grade 2 Students
78
86
Grade 3 Students
72
82
Grade 4 Students
67
76
Grade 5 Students
49
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcdonnell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdonnell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdonnell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdonnell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdonnell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdonnell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdonnell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdonnell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdonnell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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