Serving 205 students in grades 7-12, Morton Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Morton Junior-Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire Morton, WA school district, encompassing approximately 248 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point in the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of about 15.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Morton Junior-senior High School's student population of 205 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morton Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Junior-senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Timberwolf Blue and Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Morton Junior-senior High School is ranked #890 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Morton Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Morton Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Pass Jr. Sr. High School, Mossyrock Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morton Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Morton Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Morton Junior-senior High School?
205 students attend Morton Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Morton Junior-senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Junior-senior High School?
Morton Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morton Junior-senior High School offer ?
Morton Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morton Junior-senior High School part of?
Morton Junior-senior High School is part of Morton School District.
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