Serving 193 students in grades 7-12, Morton Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton Junior-senior High School's student population of 193 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morton Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Junior-senior High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1250 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Morton Junior-senior High School is ranked #1250 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Morton Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Morton Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mossyrock Jr./sr. High School, White Pass Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morton Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Morton Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Morton Junior-senior High School?
193 students attend Morton Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Morton Junior-senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Junior-senior High School?
Morton Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Morton Junior-senior High School offer ?
Morton Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morton Junior-senior High School part of?
Morton Junior-senior High School is part of Morton School District.
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