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Morton Middle School

1225 Tates Creek Pk
Lexington, KY 40502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 705 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Morton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Morton Middle School's student population of 705 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#115 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
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53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
11%
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White
58%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Morton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Middle School's ranking?
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?
705 students attend Morton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Morton Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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?
Morton Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Morton Middle School located?
Morton Middle School is located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 1 other public schools located in Chevy Chase.

School Reviews
4   9/20/2018
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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