Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Morton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Morton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Morton Middle School?
690 students attend Morton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Morton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
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?
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