Daniel Morgan Middle School

48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 642 students in grades 7-8, Daniel Morgan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : Daniel Morgan Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Winchester, VA, encompassing approximately 9.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
  • 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

School Overview

Daniel Morgan Middle School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Daniel Morgan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Morgan Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1042 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

67%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
66%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
62%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
47%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
34%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
66%
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1042 out of 1,773 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
642 students attend Daniel Morgan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Daniel Morgan Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Morgan Middle School?
Daniel Morgan Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Morgan Middle School part of?
Daniel Morgan Middle School is part of Winchester City School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : Daniel Morgan Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Winchester, VA, encompassing approximately 9.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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