- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Liberty, KY
Morgan County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210429001067
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in West Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Morgan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210429001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Morgan County Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 210429001067 · West Liberty, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.4:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan County High School (527 students)
Morgan County Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Morgan County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan County
Morgan County High School
527 students
- This school
Morgan County Middle School
361 students
- Wrigley Elemen
Wrigley Elementary School
286 students
- Morgan Central
Morgan Central Elementary School
285 students
- East Valley El 119
East Valley Elementary School
119 students
- Ezel Elementar 114
Ezel Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Morgan County Middle School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan County Middle School compares
Morgan County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Morgan County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $14,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgan County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wrigley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ezel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan County Middle School
How many students attend Morgan County Middle School?
Morgan County Middle School has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Liberty, KY. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan County Middle School?
66.3% of students at Morgan County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan County Middle School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in West Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan County Middle School?
Morgan County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan County Middle School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in West Liberty, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Morgan County Middle School, Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (527 students), Wrigley Elementary School (286 students), and Morgan Central Elementary School (285 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.