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#36 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 2% in state

Morningside Elementary School

Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1053 E Rock Springs Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

  • Math 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+34.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)75% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism4.9%

Students at Morningside Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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

9.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Morningside 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,836

Median home value

$703,500

Median rent

$1,914/mo

College educated

77.7%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30305; 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
Hillside Conant SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.11–120.9 mi66Compare →
Briar Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.2 mi469Compare →
Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)Private · tuition6.8private1–121.2 mi87Compare →
Uhs of Laurel HeightsEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–121.3 mi52Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Atlanta Public Schools

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#4 of 86
District spending per student
$23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morningside Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morningside Elementary School

Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 750 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morningside Elementary School

What grades does Morningside Elementary School serve?

Morningside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?

Morningside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morningside Elementary School rank in GA?

Morningside Elementary School ranks #36 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Morningside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morningside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Morningside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Morningside Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Morningside Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

9.9% of students at Morningside 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
750
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.9%
Area population (ZIP 30305)
27,420
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
38.6
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 30305; 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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