Excellent
#299 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 22% in state
Bryan Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Morris, AL
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Kimberly Cut Off Rd, Morris, AL 35116
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bryan Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 51 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bryan Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,990
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William E Burkett Multihandicapped CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Gods Kids Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Warrior Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Snow Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #5 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bryan Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bryan Elementary School
Bryan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morris, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 693 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bryan Elementary School
What grades does Bryan Elementary School serve?
Bryan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bryan Elementary School?
Bryan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bryan Elementary School rank in AL?
Bryan Elementary School ranks #299 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bryan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bryan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bryan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bryan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bryan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bryan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bryan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryan Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Bryan Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (205) 379-2750
- Area population (ZIP 35116)
- 4,912
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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