Morton Middle School
Tel:
(937)415-6600
- Morton Middle School serves 660 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Morton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Morton Middle School's student population of 660 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 660 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,247 schools in Ohio (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morton Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1735 out of 3247 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 80% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 21% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vandalia-Butler City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morton Middle School is Butler High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Weisenborn Junior High School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Helke Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vandalia Butler High School Grades: 9-12 | 930 students
0.3 miles
600 S Dixie Dr
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937)415-6300 0.3 9-12 930 - Vandalia Helke Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 373 students
0.8 miles
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937)415-3000 0.8 K-3 373 - Vandalia Demmitt Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 515 students
1.3 miles
1010 E National Rd
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937)415-6500 1.3 PK-3 515 - Dayton Smith Middle School Grades: 3-6 | 455 students
2.0 miles
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937)415-7000 2.0 3-6 455 - Dayton Morrison Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 378 students
4.1 miles
2235 Arthur Ave
Dayton, OH 45414
(937)276-8341 4.1 1-3 378
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