The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 58% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Priceville Elementary School
Priceville Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the fast-growing town of Priceville, part of the Morgan County school system. This is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The town of Priceville is one of North Alabama’s fastest-growing communities, a place where residential neighborhoods, horse farms, and highway-front commercial development sit alongside each other. The town’s growth, fueled by its position at the intersection of I-65 and State Route 67 and its proximity to Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, and Marshall Space Flight Center, has reshaped the area over several decades. Priceville still aims to maintain a small-town character where residents know one another. The elementary school itself is situated within this community context, serving a largely local population.
The student body is predominantly white, with a much smaller share of Hispanic students, and still smaller shares of students who identify as Asian, Black, multiracial, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the school serves a mostly middle-income population with a notable share of families who need economic support. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was not available, so a parent who needs those supports may want to ask the school directly about what is in place.
On state assessments, Priceville Elementary posted results that are above the midpoint among the three districts in Morgan County overall. In reading, roughly three-quarters of third graders and a comparable share of fourth graders scored at the proficient level. In math, about seven in ten third graders were proficient, with a smaller share of fourth graders reaching that mark. Science results for fourth graders were lower, with just under six in ten students meeting the proficiency bar. These are the only tested grades and subjects available. Because the school only serves through fifth grade, there are no high school outcomes such as a graduation rate to consider. The state testing data comes from a single year, so there is no trend line yet to show whether performance is rising or falling.
The school environment details are thin in the available data. There is no information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or course access. A parent who wants to understand school climate or academic supports beyond test scores would need to seek that directly from the school. The facilities and program offerings are also not detailed in the data provided.
Housing in Priceville is priced above the state median home value, reflecting the area’s desirability and growth. Rents are moderate relative to incomes, coming in below a typical cost burden threshold. The broader economic context shows a national unemployment rate around four percent and a thirty-year mortgage rate in the mid-six percent range, which is relevant for families considering a move to the area.
The Morgan County school district itself did not have any recent parent-relevant changes reported in the search. That may mean the district has been stable or that significant developments were not captured in the available sources. For a parent, this school offers a solid academic start in a growing suburban town where state test results, particularly in reading and math, are generally strong relative to other schools in the county. The school’s size is typical for an elementary serving these grades. The main gaps a parent would want to fill are around student support services, special programs, and day-to-day school environment.
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