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#950 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 42% in state

Morningside Elementary School

Elementary School · Houston County · Perry, GA

A Houston County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1206 Morningside Dr, Perry, GA 31069

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$13,044
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Morningside Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · 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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.1%

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,908/100K

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

$75,526

Median home value

$205,500

Median rent

$997/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31069; 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
Tucker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.2 mi493Compare →
Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–22.4 mi3Compare →
Langston Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–52.4 mi423Compare →
Kings Chapel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.4 mi655Compare →

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.

Houston County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#21 of 36
District spending per student
$13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Morningside Elementary School

Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Perry, GA, part of Houston County, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #950 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% 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 484 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 13.4:1. 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 #950 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Morningside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morningside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% 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?

90.1% 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
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Houston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 31069)
22,085
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
39.1
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 · 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 31069; 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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