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#575 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 42% in state

West Morgan Elementary School

Elementary School · Morgan County · Trinity, AL

A Morgan County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

571 Old Highway 24, Trinity, AL 35673

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 91% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91.4% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$11,920
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at West Morgan Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency91%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 59 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2024
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Morgan 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,162/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trinity), 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

$75,366

Median home value

$191,400

Median rent

$730/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Julian Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–52.2 mi348Compare →
Woodmeade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–53.1 mi351Compare →
Benjamin Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.9PK–23.5 mi261Compare →
West Decatur Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–53.9 mi363Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Morgan County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#7 of 16
District spending per student
$11,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Morgan Elementary School is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Morgan Elementary School

West Morgan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trinity, AL, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Morgan Elementary School

What grades does West Morgan Elementary School serve?

West Morgan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend West Morgan Elementary School?

West Morgan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Morgan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Morgan Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Morgan Elementary School rank in AL?

West Morgan Elementary School ranks #575 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is West Morgan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Morgan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 West Morgan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Morgan Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Morgan Elementary School a charter school?

No, West Morgan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Morgan Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Morgan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Morgan Elementary School?

72.3% of students at West Morgan 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
Area population (ZIP 35673)
7,679
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
42.1
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 35673; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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