Carter G. Woodson Academy vs. Morton Middle School
Should you attend Carter G. Woodson Academy or Morton Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Morton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades 6-12, Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Morton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
287 students
705 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#115 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
47
220
Grade 7 Students
43
243
Grade 8 Students
53
242
Grade 9 Students
45
-
Grade 10 Students
36
-
Grade 11 Students
31
-
Grade 12 Students
32
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
77%
18%
% White
4%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
