Morton Middle School
Morton Middle School serves 660 students in grades 6-8.
Morton Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 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% (majority Black).
School Overview
Morton Middle School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morton Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Morton Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 3233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
8%
17%
White
80%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
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