Morton School District

The Morton School District in Washington state is home to two schools: Morton Elementary School and Morton Junior-Senior High. While both schools face some challenges, the data reveals several standout elements, particularly at the high school level.

Morton Junior-Senior High has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 161st out of 434 Washington high schools in 2021-2022 to 120th out of 442 in 2022-2023, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.8%, which is above the state average. Additionally, Morton Junior-Senior High outperforms the district and state averages in 11th grade science proficiency, with 61.54% of students scoring proficient or better compared to 49.66% statewide.

In contrast, both schools generally perform below the state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with Morton Elementary School scoring lower than Morton Junior-Senior High in most grade levels. However, Morton Elementary does outperform the district and state in 6th grade ELA. The demographic differences between the two schools, with Morton Junior-Senior High having a higher percentage of Hispanic students and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing factors to the academic performance gaps. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in the Morton School District, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.