Morton Middle School

705 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

705

Total Students

48.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	103
Black	128
Asian	25
Two or More	40

White
409 (58.0 %)
Black
128 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
103 (14.6 %)
Two or More
40 (5.7 %)
Asian
25 (3.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3533
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 242

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morton Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	220
Grade 7	243
Grade 8	242

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morton Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	49.4%
Male	357	50.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th