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Morningside Elementary School

Elementary School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA

A Dougherty County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

120 Sunset Ln, Albany, GA 31705

  • Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$18,742
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Morningside Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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

$37,210

Median home value

$101,900

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31705; 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
Radium Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–51.3 mi446Compare →
Emanuel Junior AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–62.0 mi12Compare →
International Studies Elementary Charter SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–52.1 mi437Compare →
Robert H Harvey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–52.5 mi464Compare →

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.

Dougherty County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#5 of 22
District spending per student
$18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Morningside Elementary School

Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% 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 Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?

Morningside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 12.7:1. 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 #1,243 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Morningside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morningside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Morningside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% 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?

100.0% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Dougherty County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 31705)
30,866
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
32.6
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 31705; 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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