Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Morris Slingluff Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Slingluff Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
86%
32%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Slingluff Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Morris Slingluff Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Slingluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rehobeth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Morris Slingluff Elementary School?
290 students attend Morris Slingluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Morris Slingluff Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Slingluff Elementary School?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris Slingluff Elementary School offer ?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Morris Slingluff Elementary School part of?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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