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#375 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 17% in state

Morgan County Elementary School

Elementary School · Morgan County · Madison, GA

An elementary school in Madison, GA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1640 Old Buckhead Rd, Madison, GA 30650

  • Math 67% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+24.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,392
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Morgan County Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Morgan County 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,328/100K

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

$80,357

Median home value

$314,300

Median rent

$1,104/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30650; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Morgan County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Morgan County Elementary School

Morgan County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison, GA, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 776 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morgan County Elementary School

What grades does Morgan County Elementary School serve?

Morgan County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Morgan County Elementary School?

Morgan County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morgan County Elementary School rank in GA?

Morgan County Elementary School ranks #375 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Morgan County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morgan County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Morgan County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgan County Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Morgan County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Morgan County Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

56.6% of students at Morgan County 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 30650)
13,398
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 30650; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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