Morton Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Lexington, KY Grades 06–08 City: Large Lexington-Fayette, KY SchoolScore™ B (70.6)
  • 604 Students
  • 42.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (859)381-3533 Phone

Located in Lexington, KENTUCKY (ZIP 40502), Morton Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Fayette County district.

Key statistics: 604 students enrolled; a 14.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky Middle School Average
Enrollment
604.0
State avg: 561.0
▲ 8% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.35:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
40.4%
State avg: 57.5%
▼ 30% better
School Details
School Name
Morton Middle School
NCESSCH ID
210186000374
State School ID
KY-034165000-034165076
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1225 Tates Creek Pk
City
Lexington
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
40502
County
Fayette County
Metro Area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2106
State Leg. Upper
21013
State Leg. Lower
21076
Latitude
38.0239
Longitude
-84.4905
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
604
Total Students
👩‍🏫
42.1
Teachers FTE
📐
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
42.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)42.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 244 40.4%
Not Applicable 219 36.3%
District Info
District Name
Fayette County
LEAID
2101860
State LEA ID
KY-034165000
Phone
(859)381-4100
Website
http://www.fcps.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lexington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$838,098K
Federal Revenue
$110,497K
State Revenue
$308,835K
Local Revenue
$418,766K
Total Expenditure
$865,280K
Instruction Exp.
$455,950K
Support Services
$268,435K
Other Current Exp.
$34,388K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Morton Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Morton Middle School?
604 students are enrolled at Morton Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Morton Middle School have?
Morton Middle School has 42.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Morton Middle School serve?
Morton Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Morton Middle School a charter school?
Morton Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Morton Middle School located in?
Morton Middle School is located in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area.
What school district does Morton Middle School belong to?
Morton Middle School is part of the Fayette County school district.
How much does Fayette County spend per student?
The Fayette County district spends approximately $1,432,582,781 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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