Marnel C Moorman School is committed to academic excellence for all students through college, career, and life readiness opportunities through our Profile of a Graduate.
As SCPS's only K-8 school - and with close proximity to Collins - our students can expand their learning well beyond their grade level.
MCMS students show academic growth and achievement across multiple assessments. (ACCESS Test Data) (KSA Growth Data)
Student Exhibitions, and 5th / 8th grade Defenses of Learning, are an integral part of our school's instruction. (Student Defense Video)
Over 80% of students Agree or Strongly Agree that learning is important at MCMS. (Studer Survey Data)
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: Each grade level will average a month and a half of growth (each month) as measured by IXL in both Math and Reading to ensure increased student proficiency.
SCHOOL GOAL: Across the building, our instructors show continual improvement in clear learning goals, overt responses, and feedback.
Marnel C Moorman School is committed to providing our faculty and staff with the systems, training, and resources necessary to excel personally and professionally while providing our students with a world-class education and world-class leader role models of which everyone will be proud.
MCMS students create and distribute Spartan News - daily student led virtual announcements - to every classroom in the school.
MCMS students proudly represent a variety of backgrounds. (School Demographic Data)
From athletics to academics, there are more than a dozen clubs and organizations in which Spartans can be involved. (MCMS Student Organization List)
Over 80% of MCMS staff members Agree or Strongly Agree that their work positively impacts those they serve. (Studer Survey Data)
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: Decreasing classroom behavior issues to help increase student engagement.
SCHOOL GOAL: Social and behavioral skills are explicitly taught weekly to all students.
Marnel C Moorman School is committed to organizational excellence through supporting, celebrating, and engaging with our students and our community anchored by our Shelby County Public Schools Core Values.
Morgan Ellis is Marnel C Moorman School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
Family Engagement Nights regularly take place at MCMS, with events ranging from Books and Bites to our annual Winter Wonderland celebration.
Students build community by attending school-wide house rallies throughout the year.
Over 80% of parents Agree or Strongly Agree that they are treated with respect at MCMS. (Studer Survey Data)
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: Improve school culture and climate as measured by our Studer survey.
SCHOOL GOAL: Placing a renewed focus on ensuring everyone is recognized for their efforts and that information is communicated in a timely manner.