Morey Middle School

Summary:

Morey Middle School is a public middle school in Denver, Colorado, serving 446 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, ranking among the top 15 middle schools in Colorado.

Morey Middle School's academic excellence is evident across all subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 82.5% of Morey students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 40.7% for the Denver Public Schools district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 72.2% of Morey students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 31.2% and the state's 34.2%. Morey's strong performance extends to its diverse student population, with top rankings for Hispanic and low-income students, indicating the school's commitment to equity and inclusion.

While Morey Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, the academic outcomes of nearby schools in the district vary widely. For example, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and West Middle School have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to Morey, highlighting the disparities within the district. Morey's consistent academic excellence, statewide rankings, and equitable outcomes make it a standout school that provides a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 840 East 14th Avenue
       Denver, CO  80218-1803


(720) 424-0700

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,417 Help


Students who attend Morey Middle School usually attend:

High:    East High School

Feeder schools for Morey Middle School:

Elementary:    Bromwell Elementary School
    Dora Moore Ece-8 School
    Teller Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
Hispanic:
24.1%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Compare Details Morey Middle School ranks better than 97.7% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.05. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Hispanic (24.1%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morey Middle School is 19.9, which is the highest among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morey Middle School is $15,417. 22 middle schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morey Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morey Middle School 11th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Morey Middle School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morey Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.43 139th 336 58.6%
2005 65.14 120th 340 64.7%
2006 67.06 110th 346 68.2%
2007 64.03 125th 360 65.3%
2008 65.44 112th 362 69.1%
2009 59.21 159th 377 57.8%
2010 57.75 177th 409 56.7%
2011 64.08 151st 422 64.2%
2012 70.50 120th 425 71.8%
2013 65.28 154th 454 66.1%
2014 72.21 119th 461 74.2%
2015 74.91 72nd 436 83.5%
2016 77.42 60th 400 85.0%
2017 69.75 103rd 424 75.7%
2018 80.80 59th 418 85.9%
2019 85.52 51st 458 88.9%
2021 97.18 11th 369 97.0%
2022 96.05 13th 448 97.1%
2023 96.75 7th 480 98.5%
2024 97.05 11th 485 97.7%
See the entire list of Colorado Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.96 72nd 222 67.6%
2019 72.78 35th 240 85.4%
2022 97.31 4th 197 98.0%
2023 76.75 30th 241 87.6%
2024 96.97 5th 244 98.0%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 75th 315 76.2%
2019 78.42 62nd 352 82.4%
2022 94.45 9th 326 97.2%
2023 94.05 12th 363 96.7%
2024 95.74 9th 350 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.92 38th 121 68.6%
2019 54.79 71st 134 47.0%
2022 63.65 40th 93 57.0%
2023 68.66 42nd 125 66.4%
2024 61.51 56th 126 55.6%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.50 48th 317 84.9%
2019 86.15 40th 343 88.3%
2022 93.70 16th 328 95.1%
2023 95.46 9th 356 97.5%
2024 95.45 14th 357 96.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.64 35th 165 78.8%
2019 58.41 78th 220 64.5%
2022 99.43 1st 169 99.4%
2023 96.86 6th 198 97.0%
2024 98.66 3rd 199 98.5%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Morey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.75 13th 199 93.5%
2019 96.68 7th 283 97.5%
2021 97.41 4th 203 98.0%
2022 96.43 8th 265 97.0%
2023 97.48 5th 286 98.3%
2024 96.46 7th 273 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

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by a citizen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Open Quote I used to go here, and my time at this school resulted in many long-term injuries that require physical therapy now because of bullying. They expect the students to stand up and stop it when the teachers don't give a darn. Too much focus on CSAP and sports, even though it has an HGT program, that doesn't mean that it's separate from the other program. A total waste of time for anyone who wants to remain their health and happiness. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morey Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 136 117 5 72 14 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 180 180 3 114 17 n/a n/a 0 494
1990 166 166 3 110 17 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 157 143 3 138 12 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 112 153 6 145 10 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 129 147 3 143 8 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 113 153 2 153 14 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 117 203 7 167 6 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 117 203 7 167 6 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 136 207 8 155 8 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 107 264 7 174 9 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 107 241 9 166 12 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 84 234 5 156 8 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 73 232 5 151 7 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 221 195 14 110 10 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 221 195 14 110 10 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 282 167 19 135 12 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 340 162 19 136 12 n/a n/a 0 669
2006 379 172 28 154 13 n/a n/a 0 746
2007 360 217 24 165 7 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 327 180 24 175 6 n/a n/a 0 712
2009 317 264 25 230 4 n/a n/a 0 840
2010 278 265 32 226 7 n/a n/a 0 808
2011 258 250 25 230 2 2 46 0 813
2012 262 211 18 203 1 1 39 0 735
2013 286 171 18 186 1 2 48 0 712
2014 266 114 15 147 2 1 49 0 594
2015 215 89 10 106 2 0 49 0 471
2016 120 69 6 78 3 0 17 0 293
2017 79 57 10 59 2 1 17 0 225
2018 103 74 8 69 1 0 25 0 280
2019 149 53 12 73 3 0 31 0 321
2020 185 48 7 75 3 0 36 0 354
2021 195 39 9 83 4 0 29 0 359
2022 228 41 11 106 3 0 29 0 418
2023 257 40 5 118 0 0 26 0 446
2024 273 39 8 116 0 0 38 7 481

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Morey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 32.3 10.6 n/a
1989 494 36.3 13.6 36.6
1990 462 34.8 13.2 36.4
1991 453 39.7 11.4 51.2
1992 426 37.2 11.4 52.8
1993 430 32.2 13.4 55.6
1994 435 30.4 14.3 60.9
1995 500 29.4 17.0 67.8
1996 500 29.4 17.0 67.8
1997 514 29.1 17.7 62.5
1998 561 38.4 14.6 71.8
1999 535 30.8 17.4 72
2000 487 28.3 17.2 71.7
2001 468 31.5 14.9 75.2
2002 550 32.0 17.2 51.1
2003 550 32.0 17.2 51.1
2004 615 34.7 17.7 44.6
2005 669 35.7 18.7 37.7
2006 746 39.0 19.1 37.7
2007 773 38.0 20.3 43.3
2008 712 37.0 19.2 41.9
2009 840 42.2 19.9 44.8
2010 808 42.2 19.1 50.1
2011 813 42.4 19.1 53.6
2012 735 37.7 19.4 53.1
2013 712 39.2 18.1 47.3
2014 594 27.2 21.7 45.1
2015 471 27.0 17.4 45.4
2016 293 20.0 14.6 47.1
2017 225 20.0 11.2 53.3
2018 280 13.7 20.3 50
2019 321 18.5 17.3 39.6
2020 354 19.4 18.1 33.1
2021 359 18.3 19.5 30.4
2022 418 22.5 18.5 27.3
2023 446 22.1 20.1 29.4
2024 481 24.0 19.9 29.7

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 Morey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 32.3 10.6 n/a
1989 494 36.3 13.6 36.6
1990 462 34.8 13.2 36.4
1991 453 39.7 11.4 51.2
1992 426 37.2 11.4 52.8
1993 430 32.2 13.4 55.6
1994 435 30.4 14.3 60.9
1995 500 29.4 17.0 67.8
1996 500 29.4 17.0 67.8
1997 514 29.1 17.7 62.5
1998 561 38.4 14.6 71.8
1999 535 30.8 17.4 72
2000 487 28.3 17.2 71.7
2001 468 31.5 14.9 75.2
2002 550 32.0 17.2 51.1
2003 550 32.0 17.2 51.1
2004 615 34.7 17.7 44.6
2005 669 35.7 18.7 37.7
2006 746 39.0 19.1 37.7
2007 773 38.0 20.3 43.3
2008 712 37.0 19.2 41.9
2009 840 42.2 19.9 44.8
2010 808 42.2 19.1 50.1
2011 813 42.4 19.1 53.6
2012 735 37.7 19.4 53.1
2013 712 39.2 18.1 47.3
2014 594 27.2 21.7 45.1
2015 471 27.0 17.4 45.4
2016 293 20.0 14.6 47.1
2017 225 20.0 11.2 53.3
2018 280 13.7 20.3 50
2019 321 18.5 17.3 39.6
2020 354 19.4 18.1 33.1
2021 359 18.3 19.5 30.4
2022 418 22.5 18.5 27.3
2023 446 22.1 20.1 29.4
2024 481 24.0 19.9 29.7

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 Morey Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,768
2020 $12,981
2021 $12,305
2022 $13,414
2023 $15,417

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morey Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 480 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morey Middle School)71.481
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Morey Middle School)57.671.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)27.926.9
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morey Middle School)71.479.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Morey Middle School)53.666.7
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)30.225.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Morey Middle School)47.664.9
 17.3%
   8th Grade Science (School District No. 1)22.726
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morey Middle School)57.677.1
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Morey Middle School)54.770.9
 16.2%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.430.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Morey Middle School)67.579.2
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Morey Middle School)55.269.7
 14.5%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321446
 38.9%
African American5340
 24.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic73118
 61.6%
Pacific Islander00
White149257
 72.5%
Two or More Races3126
 16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%29.4%
 10.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morey Middle School

Students who attend Morey Middle School usually go on to attend East High School

Students at Morey Middle School are 57% White, 24% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Morey Middle School.

Yes! Morey Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 485 Colorado middle schools.


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