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Morris Elementary School vs. Forest Avenue Elementary School

Should you attend Morris Elementary School or Forest Avenue 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
Morris Elementary School
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Forest Avenue Elementary School
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranked #4 in Alabama in 2023, maintaining a top 5 state position since 2016 and showing slight decline from #1 rank in years 2011–2016.
Math proficiency was 79% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though it declined from a peak of 99% in 2012–2013; reading proficiency was 92%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 85% and 89% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, showing improvement from 75%–79% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from 780 students in 1999 to 613 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio stayed around 16:1; minority enrollment remained high at 76%.
The school served grades K–5 as a Title I magnet school with 613 students and 39 teachers, with 14% eligible for free lunch and 3% for reduced–price lunch in recent years.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
436 students
613 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Avenue Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
39 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County 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

#1035 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#4 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 1%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
79%
(Top 1% in AL)
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 1% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 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)
85-89%
(Top 1% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 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 Morris Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Avenue Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
109
Grade 1 Students
76
109
Grade 2 Students
73
112
Grade 3 Students
71
98
Grade 4 Students
67
85
Grade 5 Students
72
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montgomery County 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
37%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
93%
30%
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
24%
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County 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
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County 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
95%
14%
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County 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
3%
3%
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 Montgomery County 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County 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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