Morey Middle School

840 East 14th Avenue

School District

Denver County 1
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 25, 2025

My daughter who has trouble learning was pulled out of class and tutored. They were so inclusive and met my and my child's needs. The teachers were so responsive and nice to everyone 10/10 best school I have seen.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2024

Agree with the previous reviewer. Detentions galore, if your kiddo isn't GT they aren't seen. Very exclusionary to the kids who are. Teachers do nothing about bullying. Very bad experience.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2024

This s has been an awful experience. School based on excluding children. Detentions , , violence, safety concerns s, teachers do not care about their students success
Submitted by student on April 24, 2023

I am a student at Morey, and it is awesome. Not only are all the classes really interesting, they have a great HGT program and help challenge students really well. One of the most used acronyms there is SUCCESS, with each letter being a totally different but important part of learning. All the students are very excited about learning and most of them are super nice. And the test scores are one of the best in the state! Overall, I would recommend this school to anyone interested in a great learning experience in Denver.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2023

Morey Middle School is an exceptional school that offers an outstanding academic program to its students. The school is located in a diverse and vibrant community in Denver and has a warm and welcoming environment. The highly dedicated and caring staff at Morey Middle School work tirelessly to create a positive and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to learn and grow.The facilities at Morey Middle School are top-notch, with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources to help students achieve their academic goals. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities that provide students with opportunities to explore their passions and interests outside of the classroom.One of the greatest strengths of Morey Middle School is its commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Students from a variety of backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and build positive relationships with one another. This inclusive environment is reflected in the curriculum, which teaches students about different cultures and perspectives.Overall, Morey Middle School is an outstanding institution where students receive an excellent education and are supported in their personal growth and development. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a top-notch education in a welcoming and inclusive community.
Submitted by student on November 09, 2022

THey didnt let me move to diff seats
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2022

Our son has thrived here, in part because of the excellent teachers, but equally because of the social/emotional support. Morey deeply understands the complexity of HGT kids, and prioritizes their well-being with its Success Seminars, especially through the meditation and anti-racism curriculum. Our son has multiple teachers and administrators he genuinely trusts and sees as role models. This is in part due to the small size of the school; yes, there are fewer options for activities and clubs, but for us the benefits have outweighed those negatives. A new principal will be starting soon, and I hope that person will continue all that has made the school great.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2021

My daughter, who is now in 7th, transitioned to Morey mid-year a month prior to COVID lockdown. Once school picked back up again she has been super active, taking basketball, volleyball, soccer, student council..all the things.She LOVES this school, her friends, the teachers.The teachers are bright, energetic and super engaged. She has thrived and I couldn't be happier with our decision to send her to Morey.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2021

My daughter started out at DSST Byers..which simply was not a fit for her. However, while at Byers she tested highly gifted and was welcomed into Morey a month prior to Covid lockdown. That year was a difficult one but the school maintained a high degree of engagement with the students. Now that in-person has resumed she has been THRIVING. She is in student council, played basketball, volleyball, soccer. She LOVES her teachers who I have found to be very communicative and available.Not all of her classes are for gifted, some a are "traditional". I was a little uneasy about her integrating with the general population at Morey because there has historically been a huge performance/testing differential between traditional and gifted kids. Because she has been home I have had the benefit of listing into the different classes and I have to say - I can't really tell the difference between how engaged the kids are, the energy of the teachers, the content of the two-class types, I have been equally impressed by both formats from Morey.She is white and we did give her the option to apply to private schools and she said, "I don't want to go to school with a lot of white privileged kids." She chose diversity. And I think that the diversity that Morey has is a real gift. She has been invited to birthday parties and playdates across the ethnic and socioeconomic spectrum and has developed deep compassion and understanding for people from different backgrounds.The biggest challenge we have had is that she wants to get to school 20 minutes early every day so she can see her friends which really interferes with our other child's dropoff!I couldn't be happier with this school. And nor could she.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2021

I have been repeatedly impressed with this school. The teachers are energetic and dedicated and sharp. They have taken the time to know my kid and their learning style and that has made a world of difference for their academic and social self esteem. Administrators are available and reasonable. I had heard about bullying prior to sending our kid there and after two years we have had no negative experiences related to other kids.
Submitted by student on May 19, 2020

This school has really helped me make the transition into middle school. The teachers are all super supportive, really get to know the kids and meet them at their level to help them grow.
Submitted by student on January 12, 2020

Other that a great lesson in survival, it can be a nightmare.
Submitted by student on April 13, 2019

Five out of five stars. It has been amazing. The teachers are so nice and understanding and can give you more time on an assignment or an extension so that you can do your best work and so that people that deal with anxiety, (such as me) can stress less about it.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2016

The high staff turnover and dropping enrollment numbers (735 in 2011-12 to 293 this school year and lower for the fall) speak to the problems that plague Morey MS. Although the only Highly Gifted & Talented middle school magnet program for DPS is at Morey, the 6th grade HGT class this year is only a third of the 8th grade numbers, about 35 students, all in one class. We transferred our 6th grader out before the end of the school year (and would have done the same with our 8th grader but she was insistent on staying through the end of the year) due to discipline issues as a whole and the lack of strong academics. After a year and a half at Morey we were disappointed in the lack of clear direction and the leadership at the school. Changes are put in place by the administration without community discussion and promises and assurances are made by staff and the principal that are never followed through on, some of which are required by law (they have an investigation by the Office of Civil Rights pending). Communication is poor and we rarely saw any of our children's school work, yet we were expected to support them. Most teachers do not respond to e-mails and we spent too much time tracking them down to get information. Although they have a large number of staff they don't seem to be able to get this school back on track. I would not recommend this school with it's current direction and leadership to anyone.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2015

We have been very pleased with Morey even though there have been some ups and downs with all the transition the past few years. Our daughter is finishing up her 8th grade year in the HGT program. Our son will be there next year in the HGT program in 6th grade. My daughter found her niche and had a good group of friends. Bullying has not been an issue overall. There are lots of great opportunities at Morey given the urban setting. Last year our daughter was involved in the Anthropology Club. They got to work weekly at the Colorado History Museum creating and developing their very own Morey exhibit complete with a ceremony when it was complete. The exploratory arts offer incredible chances to learn new skills. Definitely have your kids enroll in band and/or orchestra even if they have never picked up an instrument. Art is another amazing option. There have definitely been lots of transitions, but we are excited and hopeful with Mr. Tonk now serving as principal. He is definitely committed to growing the school in many ways and serving all the students that attend. You could tell the teachers were excited about Mr. Tonk when we attended back to school night this past fall.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2015

I have a 6th grader and an 8th grader at Morey. The band program is outstanding. Academically my kids have had lots of opportunity to think creatively. I like the friends they've made here. My son will be going to East next year and I don't think any other school would have prepared him as well. The new principal is terrific. He has vision and is serious about discipline.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2015

My son has attended Morey Middle School for three years now and we have been very pleased with the experience. While there have been a number of changes in school leadership over the years that have been challenging, the current principal has done an excellent job of getting things back on track. Despite being the biracial son of two dads he has NEVER experienced bullying during his 2 1/2 years at Morey. We've heard reports of it, but have never experienced it first hand. If there were issues, I know they have been addressed. Morey offers our son a wide variety of exploratory programs that he has very much enjoyed such as band, Spanish, and woodshop. He has also excelled in all the fundamental courses as well. If you want to send your kid to a school where they will be sheltered from the real world and only be exposed to a narrow demographic and cultural environment, send them to a private or charter school. However, if you want your kid to be prepared for the real world and understand that there are many cultures and socio-economic that we must learn to co-exist with, then please consider Morey. You won't regret it!
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2015

My son started in 6th grade this year @ Morey, and has loved it from the start. His teachers are excellent and very responsive to any concerns I've had. The principal, Noah Tonk, is the most committed & passionate principal I have ever seen. We are proud to support our neighborhood school.
Submitted by parent on January 30, 2015

My son started 6th grade at Morey this fall in the HGT program. I was a little nervous, because I'd heard some mixed reviews, and we were committing to send him to a school that's a 20 minute drive from our house. After visiting Morey, though, he was insistent that this was the school for him, so we agreed. We are so happy with his experience so far. His teachers are kind, supportive and fun. He feels more challenged in his academics than he had all through elementary school. He ended up in Orchestra through a scheduling fluke, and by the end of the second day had decided he loved it, and wanted to be a Bass player. I cannot say enough good things about the music teacher at Morey! The new principal this year is honest, direct and dedicated. He is upfront about the challenges that Morey is facing and never tries to sugar coat them - but he also is relentless in problem solving and truly values the input of parents, and from what I've seen, his staff. Middle school is a tumultuous time in any kids life, but I feel like my child is safe, academically challenged, and being exposed to a diverse range of people. I am so glad we let him go with his gut and choose Morey!
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2015

My very petit 6th grade son has loved every day he has spent at Morey and has always felt safe going to school. He tells me that not only has he never felt bullied, but that he has not seen any bullying or fights at school. He has consistently been given interesting, interdisciplinary assignments and loves the after school clubs. The most surprising thing about Morey for us, however,has been how caring the teachers are - taking an interest in students extracurricular activities similar to the type of interest we were used to in Elementary school, even though each teacher has at least 4-5 times the number of students that grade school teachers have. I cannot imagine him having a better middle school experience anywhere.