Carter G. Woodson Academy vs. Morton Middle School
Should I attend Carter G. Woodson Academy or Morton Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Morton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades 6-12, Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 715 students in grades 6-8, Morton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
266 students
715 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#196 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
43
238
Grade 7 Students
46
238
Grade 8 Students
47
239
Grade 9 Students
38
-
Grade 10 Students
32
-
Grade 11 Students
34
-
Grade 12 Students
26
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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4%
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% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
78%
16%
% White
4%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%