- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, KY
Morton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210186000374
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 11
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Morton Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 210186000374 · Lexington, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 12.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Morton Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Morton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 604
Morton Middle School
604 students
What this shows Morton Middle School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Middle School compares
Morton 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Morton Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Standard public school
1,125 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leestown Middle School
Standard public school
1,084 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jessie M Clark Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Winburn Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Southern Middle School
Standard public school
759 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Middle School
How many students attend Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Morton Middle School?
41.6% of students at Morton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Middle School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Morton Middle School rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Morton Middle School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.