Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morningside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Morningside Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1948 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
89%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside Elementary School's ranking?
Morningside Elementary School is ranked #1948 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Morningside Elementary School often compared to?
Morningside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Radium Springs Elementary School, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
331 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Morningside Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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