MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Morton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fayette County school district, located in Lexington, KY with about 716 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Morton Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Morton Middle School, located in the historic Ashland Park area of Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school draws a diverse student body from across the Lexington community. It is well-regarded for providing a balanced educational environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating their early adolescent years.
Beyond its core academics, Morton Middle School is recognized for offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s location near the University of Kentucky and the downtown area fosters a community-oriented atmosphere where parental involvement and neighborhood support are highly valued. By focusing on high standards and a supportive school culture, Morton aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Morton Middle School at (859) 381-3533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3533
MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, KY with about 716 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Fayette County
- Total Students:
- 716
- Teachers:
- 49.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 716 students
- White
- 67.3%
- Black or African American
- 12.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.