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#1727 of 2,268 schools in GA

Morrow Elementary School

Elementary School · Clayton County · Morrow, GA

A Clayton County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6115 Reynolds Rd, Morrow, GA 30260

  • Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$14,609
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Morrow Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Morrow 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
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,040/100K

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

$55,212

Median home value

$189,800

Median rent

$1,391/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

44.6%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30260; 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
Haynie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.7 mi791Compare →
Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.4 mi844Compare →
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.4 mi649Compare →
Arnold Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–5Not available439Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clayton County

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#20 of 66
District spending per student
$14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Morrow Elementary School

Morrow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morrow, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,727 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morrow Elementary School

What grades does Morrow Elementary School serve?

Morrow Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Morrow Elementary School?

Morrow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morrow Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morrow Elementary School rank in GA?

Morrow Elementary School ranks #1,727 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Morrow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morrow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Morrow Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morrow Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Morrow Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Morrow Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

78.3% of students at Morrow 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
423
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 30260)
27,784
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
30.8
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 30260; 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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