Summary:
The Morgan District in Utah is home to two middle schools: Morgan Middle and Mountain Green Middle. While both schools serve grades 6-8, Mountain Green Middle stands out as the higher-performing institution, ranking 21st out of 210 Utah middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Morgan Middle's 56th ranking and 4-star rating.
Mountain Green Middle consistently outperforms both the Morgan District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 8th grade Mathematics, 73.1% of students at Mountain Green Middle were proficient or better, compared to 56.4% for the Morgan District and 39.1% statewide. Additionally, Mountain Green Middle has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population.
While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the significant performance gaps between the two institutions suggest that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to these differences. Further investigation into the underlying causes and potential solutions could provide valuable insights for the district and help ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Morgan District.
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