MORRIS P8

Morris P8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 1,014 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Morris P8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Morris P8 is a public school located in Huntsville, Alabama, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. The "P8" designation emphasizes a comprehensive approach, allowing students to remain in a stable academic setting throughout their primary and middle school years, which fosters long-term relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum that meets the standards of the Huntsville City Schools system while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Located on Bob Wallace Avenue, Morris P8 serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for secondary education. By integrating elementary and middle school grade levels, the school aims to create a cohesive learning culture that supports student progress and provides consistent academic and extracurricular opportunities throughout their formative years.

For more information, contact Morris P8 at (256) 428-7340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4801 Bob Wallace Ave SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
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MORRIS P8 is a public Title I school in Huntsville, AL with about 1,014 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Huntsville City
Total Students:
1,014
Teachers:
57.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,014 students

Black or African American
43.6%
Hispanic/Latino
29.9%
White
17.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.