51±¬ÁÏ

Morton School District

152 Westlake Ave
Morton, WA 98356-0048
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 188 students in Morton School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Washington.
Public Middle School in Morton School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
798 Schools
# Students
484 Students
302,380 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
16,184 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Morton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#152 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
41%
45-49%
53%
50-54%
49%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
25%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,799. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,756 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,223
$18,799
Spending / Student
$12,756
$19,250

Best Morton School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
152 Westlake Ave
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-5137
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Recent Articles

Zero Tolerance Policies in 51±¬ÁÏs Today
Zero Tolerance Policies in 51±¬ÁÏs Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of 51±¬ÁÏing in 2026
Budgeting Hidden Costs of 51±¬ÁÏing in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links