Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Morgan County Middle School 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 14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morgan County Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morgan County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan County Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan County Middle School's ranking?
Morgan County Middle School is ranked #968 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Morgan County Middle School?
446 students attend Morgan County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Morgan County Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan County Middle School?
Morgan County Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morgan County Middle School offer ?
Morgan County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan County Middle School part of?
Morgan County Middle School is part of Morgan County School District.
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