Summary:
Ellensburg School District has only one middle school, Morgan Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, the school has a student population of 778 and a diverse racial makeup, with a majority of White students (68.51%) and a significant Hispanic population (23.78%).
Academically, Morgan Middle School has a mixed performance, with English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates close to or above the state average in some grade levels, but math and science proficiency rates consistently below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 269th and 322nd out of 535 middle schools in Washington over the past three years, indicating some variability in its performance compared to other schools. Additionally, with nearly 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic outcomes.
Despite the school's economic challenges, Ellensburg School District invests resources in Morgan Middle School, with a higher-than-average spending per student ($13,092) and a lower student-teacher ratio (19.2) compared to the state. However, this investment has not yet translated to consistently higher academic achievement, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern.
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