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Morris Avenue Intermediate School

8 MORRIS AVE, OPELIKA, AL 36801

About Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Morris Avenue Intermediate School is a public school in Opelika, Alabama, that serves students in grades 3 through 5. It is part of the Opelika City Schools district. The school has about 360–370 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 16:1, which is close to the state average. This helps upper-elementary students get consistent attention in the classroom. Morris Avenue Intermediate School has a diverse student body, with about 63% of students being from a minority group. The biggest groups are African American students, then White, Hispanic, and multiracial students. The school is also a Title I campus, which means that a large number of its students come from low-income families. Recent statewide test results show that 34% of students are good at math and 53% are good at reading and English language arts. This is a little better than the average for Alabama. A structured academic program that includes literacy development, math foundations, and media center resources that offer research and enrichment opportunities supports instruction. The amount spent per student is in line with what is typical for the district, which helps keep the teaching resources stable.

Morris Avenue Intermediate School Contact Information

Address

8 MORRIS AVE, OPELIKA, AL 36801

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Phone

(334) 745-9734

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 53% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
362
Total Students
$64635
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 125 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Morris Avenue Intermediate School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.7%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 5.2%
Black 52.1%
Two+ Races 3.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
38.7%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
52.1%
Two+ Races
3.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 362
45.3%
164 Female
54.7%
198 Male

Student Population

362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

309 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently the Morris Avenue Intermediate School organised one events that name is "McWane on the Move" program. For this program they brought fun STEM activities and hands-on exhibits right to the kids. The event turned classrooms into small science labs where kids could do experiments, learn by doing, and have fun while learning about real-world ideas.

FAQ

Q 1. Are there any clubs for students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School that are not part of the school day?

Ans. Yes, the school offers age-appropriate enrichment activities like art, music, and clubs based on activities when they are available.

Q2. How do students get around?

Ans. The Opelika City Schools district provides bus service for eligible students along specific routes.

Q3. Can parents help out or take part in school events?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved by volunteering, doing things with their families, and planning school events together.

Q4. What kinds of help are there for students who might need help with their schoolwork?

Ans. The school has intervention programs, small-group lessons, and access to support staff like reading specialists.

Q5. Does the school let students use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, students can use educational technology, like devices and media center resources, to help them learn in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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