Morey Middle School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

morey.dpsk12.org

479 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morey Middle School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Situated in a historic building, the school serves a diverse urban student population and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Morey places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and developing critical thinking skills that prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school offers a well-rounded educational experience that integrates rigorous academics with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. By leveraging its central Denver location, Morey often engages with the surrounding community to provide students with unique learning opportunities. With a focus on both social-emotional development and academic achievement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for every student who walks through its doors.

479

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morey Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	96
Black	30
Asian	11
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
284 (60.2%)
Hispanic
96 (20.3%)
Two or More
50 (10.6%)
Black
30 (6.4%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-0700
Website:	http://morey.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 157

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 160