Morton Middle School

www.vandaliabutlerschools.org

699 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morton Middle School, located at 8555 Peters Pike in Vandalia, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Vandalia-Butler City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs, Morton aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting a culture of community and personal responsibility.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Vandalia-Butler City School District, which emphasizes student success, innovation, and strong community partnerships. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and curriculum resources through the official website at [http://www.vandaliabutlerschools.org](http://www.vandaliabutlerschools.org). As part of the Butler community, Morton Middle School focuses on equipping students with the foundational skills and technological literacy necessary to excel in a modern, ever-changing educational landscape.

699

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	28
Black	73
Asian	8
Two or More	80
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
507 (72.5%)
Two or More
80 (11.4%)
Black
73 (10.4%)
Hispanic
28 (4.0%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Vandalia-Butler City
Phone:	(937)415-6600
Website:	http://www.vandaliabutlerschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 246

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 228