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Morris Avenue Intermediate School

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Morris Avenue Intermediate School ranks 376 th of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

376^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Morris Avenue Intermediate School in Opelika, AL, serves 397 students in grades 3 through 5 within the Opelika City district, where about 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Morris Avenue shows a notable split in academic performance. In English Language Arts, the school holds its own—3rd and 5th graders score at or above state averages, and 4th graders are close behind. Math tells a different story. While 3rd graders exceed both district and state averages, proficiency drops sharply by 5th grade, where only 20% of students are proficient compared to 48% in 3rd grade. This "5th grade math cliff" is a persistent pattern and stands out when compared to Northside School, a nearby school in the same district with similar demographics. Northside's 5th graders achieve 49% math proficiency, more than double Morris Avenue's rate. This suggests the issue isn't simply about student background but may relate to school-specific approaches in upper-grade math instruction.

On a positive note, chronic absenteeism has improved steadily, dropping from 18% to 12.4%—now below the district average. The school also shows strengths in serving certain student groups, with White and African American students performing above state medians for their demographics. However, students from low-income families remain the biggest concern, ranking in the 33rd percentile statewide. The contrast with nearby Auburn City schools like Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and Pick Elementary School is stark—those schools, with lower poverty rates, achieve math proficiency of 65-77%. Morris Avenue's recent slight uptick in overall ranking, strong ELA scores, and improving attendance provide a foundation, but addressing the math decline and supporting low-income students will be critical for future progress.

397

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,678

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801

(334) 745-9734

District: Opelika City

Students who attend Morris Avenue Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Opelika Middle School
High:	Opelika High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.6%

White:

34.8%

Hispanic:

7.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg47%

Alabama avg53%

376^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 37 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Opelika City

81^st of 139Opelika City among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	376 of 686	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	411 of 680	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.4	346 of 684	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.8	346 of 680	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.4	274 of 687	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.9	140 of 692	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	71.1	168 of 681	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	201 of 680	70.4%	★★★★☆
2017	51.7	345 of 688	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	78.8	122 of 691	82.3%	★★★★☆
2015	80.6	102 of 691	85.2%	★★★★☆
2014	79.5	98 of 695	85.9%	★★★★☆
2013	65.5	240 of 696	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.5	364 of 696	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	67.9	222 of 709	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	40.9	517 of 704	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	54.9	342 of 696	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.3	382 of 698	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.2	358 of 698	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.2	404 of 689	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.2	304 of 688	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	38.3	419 of 623	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	205 of 429	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.1	210 of 427	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.7	194 of 420	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	158 of 427	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	135 of 426	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.3	82 of 426	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	86 of 426	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.3	62 of 423	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	56.6	112 of 336	66.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	66 of 143	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	393 of 652	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	404 of 649	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	361 of 650	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.2	362 of 645	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.2	278 of 656	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.9	115 of 656	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	70.1	158 of 646	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	196 of 640	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.0	279 of 639	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	28.4	157 of 206	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	446 of 668	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.6	436 of 660	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	386 of 670	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	363 of 623	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.0	291 of 651	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.2	221 of 653	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.6	199 of 649	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.2	174 of 651	73.3%	★★★★☆
2017	50.1	293 of 567	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	332 of 660	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.8	384 of 651	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	331 of 655	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	304 of 649	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	256 of 669	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	192 of 669	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	67.8	186 of 650	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	203 of 650	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.0	375 of 639	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	100 of 194	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	38.0	242 of 403	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.7	290 of 403	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.4	223 of 395	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	161 of 373	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.1	207 of 345	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.8	74 of 398	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	45.5	197 of 392	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.6	175 of 280	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	196 of 500	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.6	218 of 532	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	159 of 535	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	62.8	174 of 528	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.2	129 of 540	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	93.3	31 of 539	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.5	54 of 529	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	91.3	35 of 508	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	68.8	97 of 369	73.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)61st percentile+16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)54th percentile+9 vs school

African American (2026)52nd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)50th percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)48th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)40th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)40th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)33rd percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2025)24th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English65%~ state avg

Science44%-6 vs state

Mathematics35%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morris Avenue Intermediate School	Public	3-5	8 Morris Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9734	397	23	17.6	70.5%	138 (34.8%)	209 (52.6%)	29 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	47.7	376^th of 686 public elementary schools	45.2%		41.8	411^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.6%	35	48.2	37.4	20.0	43.9	70.5	54.4	69.7	$11,678	$2,234	$9,403
Northside School	Public	3-5	601 N 5th St	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9731	464	26	17.6	63.8%	175 (37.7%)	219 (47.2%)	54 (11.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	51.5	347^th of 686 public elementary schools	49.4%		58.1	291^st of 680 public elementary schools	57.2%	56	38.0	40.5	49.1	45.4	62.5	60.1	66.1	$10,139	$1,909	$8,170
Jeter Primary School	Public	K-3	700 Jeter Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9723	435	27	15.8	64.6%	162 (37.2%)	202 (46.4%)	35 (8.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$10,721	$1,733	$8,934
Carver Primary School	Public	K-3	307 Carver Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9712	414	26	15.8	91.1%	32 (7.7%)	201 (48.6%)	168 (40.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)								(n/a)								$10,976	$1,847	$9,042
West Forest Intermediate School	Public	3-5	2801 Waverly Pkwy	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9737	393	25	15.5	91.6%	31 (7.9%)	187 (47.6%)	160 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	26.3	513^th of 686 public elementary schools	25.2%		28.2	488^th of 680 public elementary schools	28.2%	25	25.2	27.0	31.9	29.1	44.6	45.6	60.3	$10,727	$2,419	$8,241
Southview Primary School	Public	K-2	2712 Marvyn Pkwy	Opelika	36804	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9711	480	30	16.2	65.4%	173 (36.0%)	206 (42.9%)	67 (14.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$10,083	$1,485	$8,515
Pick Elementary School	Public	3-5	1320 N College St	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-2110	464	29	16.1	38.1%	211 (45.5%)	88 (19.0%)	68 (14.7%)	73 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	86.7	75^th of 686 public elementary schools	89.1%		88.3	60^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.2%	15	61.8	73.0	67.7	73.0	81.8	82.5	78.9	$10,972	$1,357	$9,599
Dean Road Elementary School	Public	K-2	335 S Dean Rd	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-4900	383	24	15.9	42.0%	191 (49.9%)	61 (15.9%)	64 (16.7%)	37 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)								(n/a)								$10,931	$1,094	$9,821
Cary Woods Elementary School	Public	K-2	715 Sanders St	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-4940	439	30	14.6	44.4%	192 (43.7%)	90 (20.5%)	76 (17.3%)	49 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (6.6%)								(n/a)								$11,073	$981	$10,076
Woodland Pines Elementary School	Public	K-2	1565 W Farmville Road	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 887-4960	348	22	15.8	36.2%	166 (47.7%)	93 (26.7%)	24 (6.9%)	32 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Avenue Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Morris Avenue Intermediate School?

Students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School are 53% African American, 35% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Morris Avenue Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 397 students attended Morris Avenue Intermediate School.

What district is Morris Avenue Intermediate School in?

Opelika City

What schools do graduates of Morris Avenue Intermediate School attend?

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

Middle : Opelika Middle School
High : Opelika High School

Is Morris Avenue Intermediate School a good school?

Morris Avenue Intermediate School ranks 376^th of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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