Below Average
#1424 of 1,851 schools in VA
Daniel Morgan Middle
Middle School · Winchester City Public Schools · Winchester, VA
A Winchester City Public Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
48 S Purcell Ave, Winchester, VA 22601
- Math 64% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Morgan Middle score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 64% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Morgan Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,574/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,542
Median home value
$321,800
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Integrated Health Network - WinchesterPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 2–12 | 1.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Grafton-ruth Birch CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 1.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| James Wood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Admiral Richard E. Byrd MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 808 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winchester City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel Morgan Middle is listed in Winchester City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Morgan Middle
Daniel Morgan Middle is a public middle school in Winchester, VA, part of Winchester City Public Schools, serving approximately 589 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Morgan Middle
What grades does Daniel Morgan Middle serve?
Daniel Morgan Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Daniel Morgan Middle?
Daniel Morgan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Morgan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Morgan Middle is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Morgan Middle rank in VA?
Daniel Morgan Middle ranks #1,424 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Daniel Morgan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Morgan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Daniel Morgan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Morgan Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daniel Morgan Middle a charter school?
No, Daniel Morgan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Morgan Middle a Title I school?
No, Daniel Morgan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Morgan Middle?
84.0% of students at Daniel Morgan Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winchester city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (540) 667-7171
- Area population (ZIP 22601)
- 29,385
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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