Serving 534 students in grades 5-8, Morgan Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morgan Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morgan Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Middle School's ranking?
Morgan Middle School is ranked #467 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Morgan Middle School?
534 students attend Morgan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morgan Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Middle School?
Morgan Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Morgan Middle School offer ?
Morgan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Morgan Middle School part of?
Morgan Middle School is part of Morgan School District.
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