Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Morton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morton Middle serves the northeast part of Fall River, MA, covering an area of approximately 25.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton Middle School's student population of 751 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
751 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Morton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Middle School's ranking?
Morton Middle School is ranked #1432 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Morton Middle School often compared to?
Morton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Talbot Innovation School, Matthew J Kuss Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Morton Middle School?
751 students attend Morton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Morton Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morton Middle School offer ?
Morton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morton Middle School part of?
Morton Middle School is part of Fall River School District.
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