Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Morton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Morton Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Morton Middle School is ranked #115 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Morton Middle School often compared to?
Morton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jessie M Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Morton Middle School?
641 students attend Morton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Morton Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morton Middle School offer ?
Morton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morton Middle School part of?
I love this school and its curriculum for the students and the teachers are helpful as well as the staff. my daughter wants to attend here but we do not live in the schools' district. Keep up with the good work.
- Posted by Parent - Ms. Combs
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
