Daniel Morgan Middle School serves 650 students in grades 7-8.
Daniel Morgan Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Morgan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Daniel Morgan Middle School's student population of 650 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Daniel Morgan Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Daniel Morgan Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%

Hispanic
42%
18%

Black
12%
22%

White
34%
46%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Morgan Middle School's ranking?
Daniel Morgan Middle School is ranked #908 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Daniel Morgan Middle School often compared to?
Daniel Morgan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Morgan Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Daniel Morgan Middle School?
650 students attend Daniel Morgan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Daniel Morgan Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Morgan Middle School?
Daniel Morgan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniel Morgan Middle School offer ?
Daniel Morgan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Morgan Middle School part of?
Daniel Morgan Middle School is part of Winchester City Public Schools School District.
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