Is Morgan County Middle School a good school?

Morgan County Middle School ranks 195 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Morgan County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Morgan County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Morgan County Middle School?

Students at Morgan County Middle School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Morgan County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Morgan County Middle School usually go on to attend Morgan County High School

Morgan County Middle School

Summary:

Morgan County Middle School is a public middle school located in West Liberty, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 413 students. The school is part of the Morgan County School District, which is ranked 44 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively well-performing district, Morgan County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past 5 years, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science generally below the state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and Special Education students tending to perform better than their male and general education counterparts. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.07% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Wolfe County Middle School, Herald Whitaker Middle School, and Elliott County Middle School, Morgan County Middle School generally performs better academically, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. However, these nearby schools also face similar challenges with high percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 67.8% to 76.61% free or reduced-price lunch recipients. The proximity of these schools presents an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to improve overall academic performance in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

380 Road to Success
West Liberty, KY 41472

(606) 743-8102

District: Morgan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
195^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,970

Students who attend Morgan County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Morgan County High School

Feeder schools for Morgan County Middle School:

Elementary:	East Valley Elementary School
	Ezel Elementary School
	Morgan Central Elementary School
	Wrigley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morgan County Middle School ranks worse than 60.2% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morgan County Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Morgan County Middle School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morgan County Middle School is $19,970.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morgan County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County Middle School 195^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Morgan County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 44^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	29.82	212^th	284	25.4%
2008	48.21	147^th	287	48.8%
2009	46.28	166^th	289	42.6%
2010	50.13	164^th	299	45.2%
2011	40.57	198^th	304	34.9%
2012	37.99	214^th	319	32.9%
2013	53.86	143^rd	335	57.3%
2014	45.65	193^rd	335	42.4%
2015	45.83	186^th	337	44.8%
2016	38.04	223^rd	331	32.6%
2017	35.67	227^th	330	31.2%
2018	33.04	245^th	322	23.9%
2019	40.74	215^th	335	35.8%
2021	18.57	248^th	282	12.1%
2022	35.18	216^th	320	32.5%
2023	40.12	191^st	327	41.6%
2024	39.01	195^th	324	39.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	46.63	160^th	294	45.6%
2023	33.84	77^th	124	37.9%
2024	45.23	55^th	130	57.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.42	193^rd	285	32.3%
2019	43.94	173^rd	303	42.9%
2021	26.54	180^th	224	19.6%
2022	37.90	190^th	310	38.7%
2023	37.27	188^th	309	39.2%
2024	48.44	144^th	311	53.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	27.42	239^th	290	17.6%
2019	33.45	225^th	299	24.7%
2021	22.59	201^st	233	13.7%
2022	37.24	191^st	299	36.1%
2023	42.56	168^th	295	43.1%
2024	42.34	168^th	300	44.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.93	106^th	219	51.6%
2019	25.96	193^rd	226	14.6%
2022	33.46	71^st	111	36.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	33.96	212^th	293	27.6%
2019	43.77	169^th	303	44.2%
2021	22.97	180^th	222	18.9%
2022	31.06	213^th	304	29.9%
2023	39.72	179^th	307	41.7%
2024	38.97	183^rd	304	39.8%

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Rank History for White students at Morgan County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	29.58	232^nd	314	26.1%
2023	33.97	215^th	320	32.8%
2024	31.89	225^th	316	28.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morgan County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	322	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1989	321	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1990	617	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1991	629	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
1992	690	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	692
1993	704	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1994	719	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	722
1995	660	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
1996	660	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
1997	559	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1998	533	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	534
1999	527	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
2000	526	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	535	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2002	535	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2003	535	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2004	537	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2005	525	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2006	501	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
2007	482	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	486
2008	479	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	482
2009	462	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	467
2010	472	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	1	478
2011	461	1	1	1	3	0	0	0	467
2012	467	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	471
2013	472	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	475
2014	476	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	479
2015	480	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	482
2016	460	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	463
2017	468	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	471
2018	459	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	464
2019	467	2	1	4	0	1	1	0	476
2020	459	2	1	4	0	1	1	0	468
2021	438	7	1	4	0	0	2	0	452
2022	436	5	0	5	0	0	0	0	446
2023	405	4	0	4	0	0	0	0	413
2024	368	0	0	7	0	0	1	0	376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morgan County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	322	18.7	17.2	n/a
1989	321	17.7	18.1	n/a
1990	619	36.3	17.0	n/a
1991	632	37.9	16.6	n/a
1992	692	39.7	17.4	n/a
1993	706	44.7	15.8	n/a
1994	722	44.2	16.3	n/a
1995	661	42.9	15.4	n/a
1996	661	42.9	15.4	n/a
1997	559	39.2	14.3	59.2
1998	534	38.9	13.7	60.8
1999	527	39.3	13.4	68.9
2000	526	36.2	14.5	70
2001	536	38.8	13.8	68.7
2002	539	38.0	14.2	99.4
2003	539	38.0	14.2	99.4
2004	541	34.1	15.9	n/a
2005	528	36.1	14.6	n/a
2006	503	37.5	13.4	67.2
2007	486	32.0	15.2	66.4
2008	482	38.0	12.7	66.9
2009	467	34.0	13.7	72.7
2010	478	25.5	18.7	79
2011	467	32.0	14.5	68.7
2012	471	29.0	16.2	75.6
2013	475	29.5	16.1	77.1
2014	479	28.0	17.1	72.7
2015	482	28.0	17.2	71.2
2016	463	26.0	17.8	71.5
2017	471	26.2	17.9	69.4
2018	464	26.1	17.7	67.5
2019	476	27.2	17.4	68.3
2020	468	25.2	18.5	69
2021	452	28.2	16.0	70.6
2022	446	27.2	16.3	71.7
2023	413	27.7	14.8	67.1
2024	376	27.9	13.4	74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morgan County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	322	18.7	17.2	n/a
1989	321	17.7	18.1	n/a
1990	619	36.3	17.0	n/a
1991	632	37.9	16.6	n/a
1992	692	39.7	17.4	n/a
1993	706	44.7	15.8	n/a
1994	722	44.2	16.3	n/a
1995	661	42.9	15.4	n/a
1996	661	42.9	15.4	n/a
1997	559	39.2	14.3	59.2
1998	534	38.9	13.7	60.8
1999	527	39.3	13.4	68.9
2000	526	36.2	14.5	70
2001	536	38.8	13.8	68.7
2002	539	38.0	14.2	99.4
2003	539	38.0	14.2	99.4
2004	541	34.1	15.9	n/a
2005	528	36.1	14.6	n/a
2006	503	37.5	13.4	67.2
2007	486	32.0	15.2	66.4
2008	482	38.0	12.7	66.9
2009	467	34.0	13.7	72.7
2010	478	25.5	18.7	79
2011	467	32.0	14.5	68.7
2012	471	29.0	16.2	75.6
2013	475	29.5	16.1	77.1
2014	479	28.0	17.1	72.7
2015	482	28.0	17.2	71.2
2016	463	26.0	17.8	71.5
2017	471	26.2	17.9	69.4
2018	464	26.1	17.7	67.5
2019	476	27.2	17.4	68.3
2020	468	25.2	18.5	69
2021	452	28.2	16.0	70.6
2022	446	27.2	16.3	71.7
2023	413	27.7	14.8	67.1
2024	376	27.9	13.4	74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morgan County Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$768 (6.5%)	$45 (0.4%)	$813 (6.8%)	$7,619 (64.1%)	$1,836 (15.4%)	$9,455 (79.5%)	$11,886
2019	$854 (4.0%)	$18 (0.1%)	$872 (4.1%)	$7,364 (34.5%)	$1,894 (8.9%)	$9,257 (43.3%)	$21,365
2020	$899 (5.8%)	$30 (0.2%)	$930 (6.0%)	$7,867 (50.6%)	$1,918 (12.3%)	$9,784 (63.0%)	$15,539
2021	$828 (5.6%)	$374 (2.5%)	$1,202 (8.1%)	$8,048 (54.3%)	$1,523 (10.3%)	$9,571 (64.6%)	$14,809
2022	$1,270 (6.4%)	$1,069 (5.4%)	$2,339 (11.7%)	$9,597 (48.1%)	$2,948 (14.8%)	$12,545 (62.8%)	$19,970

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Morgan County Middle School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 191^st of 327 Middle schools	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	413	13.2%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	467	405	13.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	67.1%	1.2%

Schools Near Morgan County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Morgan County Middle School	Public	6-8	380 Road to Success	West Liberty	41472	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 743-8102	376	28	13.4	74.5%	368 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39	195^th of 324 public middle schools	39.8%		40.1	191^st of 327 public middle schools	41.6%	4	23.0	42.0	30.0	38.0	47.0	45.0	14.0	61.0	38.0	39.0	$19,970	$1,270	$1,069	$2,339	$9,597	$2,948	$12,545
Herald Whitaker Middle School	Public	7-8	221 Hornet Dr	Salyersville	41465	Magoffin County	Magoffin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 349-5190	249	22	11.3	68.3%	242 (97.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	21.7	264^th of 324 public middle schools	18.5%		9	309^th of 327 public middle schools	5.5%	45		24.0	18.0		49.0	31.0	8.0	38.0	27.0	37.0	$18,371	$2,883	$445	$3,328	$8,365	$2,355	$10,721
Elliott County Middle School	Public	6-8	351 South KY 7	Sandy Hook	41171	Elliott County	Elliott County	No	No	No	No	(606) 738-8102	195	14	13.8	70.8%	191 (97.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13.4	293^rd of 324 public middle schools	9.6%		15.2	289^th of 327 public middle schools	11.6%	4			7.0	41.0	38.0		11.0			19.0	$13,319	$397	$1,245	$8,100	$3,090	$1,486	$11,187
Wolfe County Middle School	Public	7-8	303 North Johnson Street	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8152	152	14	11.2	73.7%	147 (96.7%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	41.1	185^th of 324 public middle schools	42.9%		27.6	242^nd of 327 public middle schools	26.0%	57		55.0	32.0		58.0	31.0	22.0	34.0	32.0	36.0	$18,841	$3,752	$669	$4,421	$10,794	$2,511	$13,388

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