C+
Average
69/100

Morton Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8555 Peters Pike, Vandalia, OH 45377
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 60th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 49th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
670
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%60/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%49/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (+9 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%72%reading +0 pts, math +0 pts57th percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +7 pts, math +11 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%50%reading +23 pts, math +3 pts67th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%55%reading +18 pts, math -1 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income52%52%reading +5 pts, math +5 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8555 Peters Pike
City Vandalia
ZIP Code 45377
District 3904495
NCES School ID 390449501879
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45377

Understanding the community around Morton Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,811
Per Capita Income $40,198
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 93.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,400
Median Rent $822
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
View full data for ZIP 45377 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Morton Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.5%
Black 10.6%
Two or More Races 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 670
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has 670 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Morton Middle School serve?
Morton Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Morton Middle School receive per student?
Morton Middle School receives $15,665 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Morton Middle School in 45377 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,805
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
37.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026