MORRIS AVENUE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Morris Avenue Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Opelika City school district, located in Opelika, AL with about 319 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Morris Avenue Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Avenue Intermediate School, located in Opelika, Alabama, serves as a key educational bridge within the Opelika City Schools district. Catering to students in the intermediate grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive transitional environment that moves children from elementary-level foundations toward the more complex academic expectations of middle school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with activities designed to foster social-emotional development during these formative years.
As part of the broader Opelika community, Morris Avenue Intermediate is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through high academic standards and consistent community involvement. The school utilizes its facilities at 8 Morris Avenue to provide a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to enhance learning outcomes. By focusing on both academic growth and character development, the school strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for a smooth transition into their next stage of schooling.
For more information, contact Morris Avenue Intermediate School at (334) 745-9734 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
http://www.opelikaschools.org
MORRIS AVENUE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Opelika, AL with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Opelika City
- Total Students:
- 319
- Teachers:
- 17.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 319 students
- Black or African American
- 62.1%
- White
- 28.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.