Morton Ranch J H

Summary:

Morton Ranch J H is a public middle school located in Katy, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,184 students. The school is part of the Katy Independent School District, which is ranked 158 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morton Ranch J H faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR tests range from 37.6% to 47.73% in reading and 11.03% to 42.86% in mathematics, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages. However, the school's Gifted and Talented students perform very well, ranking in the top 5% of Texas middle schools. The school's Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, on the other hand, perform significantly below the state and district averages.

When compared to other middle schools in the Katy ISD, Morton Ranch J H generally performs below the district averages, with schools like Katy J H and Memorial Parkway J H consistently outperforming it on STAAR tests. However, Morton Ranch J H generally outperforms nearby charter schools like Iltexas Katy Middle and Calvin Nelms Middle on academic measures, despite its own challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2498 N Mason Rd
       Katy, TX  77449


(281) 237-7400

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1349th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,310 Help


Students who attend Morton Ranch J H usually attend:

High:    Morton Ranch High School

Feeder schools for Morton Ranch J H:

Elementary:    Diane Winborn Elementary
    Franz Elementary
    Morton Ranch Elementary
    Sundown Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  1,185

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.4%
African American:
22.0%
White:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Morton Ranch J H ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 17 ranked middle schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.37. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Morton Ranch J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.4%), African American (22%), White (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morton Ranch J H is 13.1, which is the 5th best among 17 middle schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton Ranch J H is $10,310, which is the 4th highest among 17 middle schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morton Ranch J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Morton Ranch J H 1349th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Morton Ranch J H in the ranking list.)

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Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morton Ranch J H

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Rank History for all students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.72 604th 1573 61.6%
2005 63.00 570th 1582 64.0%
2006 61.43 637th 1585 59.8%
2007 60.27 693rd 1684 58.8%
2008 68.06 468th 1718 72.8%
2009 64.30 608th 1763 65.5%
2010 62.38 659th 1803 63.4%
2011 59.13 804th 1895 57.6%
2012 53.67 938th 1951 51.9%
2013 55.99 889th 1973 54.9%
2014 61.16 753rd 1987 62.1%
2015 55.25 941st 2043 53.9%
2016 50.93 1039th 1987 47.7%
2017 45.01 1032nd 2027 49.1%
2018 48.97 976th 2080 53.1%
2019 52.19 913th 2193 58.4%
2021 56.37 841st 2252 62.7%
2022 52.50 949th 2254 57.9%
2023 45.11 1216th 2330 47.8%
2024 41.37 1349th 2361 42.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.06 61st 720 91.5%
2019 62.51 244th 753 67.6%
2021 37.15 474th 743 36.2%
2022 24.25 684th 813 15.9%
2023 29.95 622nd 817 23.9%
2024 29.81 612th 812 24.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.37 656th 1376 52.3%
2019 42.88 751st 1445 48.0%
2021 64.53 310th 1592 80.5%
2022 44.59 814th 1643 50.5%
2023 39.46 1019th 1720 40.8%
2024 43.60 919th 1760 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.83 425th 1597 73.4%
2019 56.52 448th 1626 72.4%
2021 62.31 350th 1712 79.6%
2022 64.19 333rd 1757 81.0%
2023 63.03 371st 1815 79.6%
2024 44.83 986th 1881 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 771st 2039 62.2%
2019 56.68 710th 2073 65.8%
2021 61.96 603rd 2172 72.2%
2022 60.19 640th 2220 71.2%
2023 52.33 946th 2251 58.0%
2024 44.19 1172nd 2224 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 899th 2008 55.2%
2019 52.97 865th 2047 57.7%
2021 56.19 821st 2151 61.8%
2022 55.01 865th 2221 61.1%
2023 45.43 1186th 2241 47.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.96 535th 1430 62.6%
2019 47.58 953rd 1446 34.1%
2021 74.58 341st 1501 77.3%
2022 71.03 380th 1488 74.5%
2023 79.45 89th 1481 94.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 866th 2008 56.9%
2019 55.56 666th 2058 67.6%
2021 62.97 485th 2118 77.1%
2022 45.37 1053rd 2182 51.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.24 1010th 2030 50.2%
2019 50.18 890th 2069 57.0%
2021 54.74 856th 2168 60.5%
2022 50.36 998th 2228 55.2%
2023 44.68 1195th 2245 46.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.77 490th 587 16.5%
2019 21.02 524th 594 11.8%
2021 43.36 361st 589 38.7%
2022 57.42 281st 606 53.6%
2023 46.69 383rd 616 37.8%
2024 38.68 438th 612 28.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.39 470th 1167 59.7%
2019 54.88 423rd 1193 64.5%
2021 54.31 414th 1213 65.9%
2022 59.00 369th 1251 70.5%
2023 59.97 398th 1273 68.7%
2024 55.72 444th 1271 65.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.23 770th 1895 59.4%
2019 59.16 620th 1935 68.0%
2021 63.79 539th 2043 73.6%
2022 56.47 735th 2077 64.6%
2023 46.08 1080th 2116 49.0%
2024 40.22 1247th 2108 40.8%
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Rank History for White students at Morton Ranch J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 941st 1673 43.8%
2019 44.92 929th 1684 44.8%
2021 60.73 573rd 1700 66.3%
2022 54.14 743rd 1723 56.9%
2023 48.38 914th 1749 47.7%
2024 51.34 813th 1724 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Thursday, August 19, 2010

Open Quote Hi i transfred to this school for my Eigth grade year and i must say i was not very impressed! The teachers go very soft on the students and i got an A in every class..but somehow more than half the class finds a way to fail it. No homework is given out, at least never for me and the gym teachers especially let us sit and talk the whole year! For our mile run, we were completely unprepared.The studens are rude, have no self respect or disipline, and don't know how to act! Alot of fights break out. THere is also alot of drama, rumors, and all that nonsence!No one wants to learn anything!The extra curricular activites and sports are preety goood(:Principals and admins are ok...i don't know if you and your child take their education serriously then this is not the school for you...but if you don't then sure go ahead Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morton Ranch J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 551 133 46 430 3 n/a n/a 0 1163
2005 530 138 42 468 3 n/a n/a 0 1181
2006 527 156 56 509 1 n/a n/a 0 1249
2007 457 152 50 550 2 n/a n/a 0 1211
2008 456 167 52 631 2 n/a n/a 0 1308
2009 396 217 51 619 3 n/a n/a 0 1286
2010 370 220 51 612 2 n/a n/a 0 1255
2011 312 213 47 672 1 0 15 0 1260
2012 279 206 64 658 2 1 19 0 1229
2013 299 213 64 678 1 1 27 0 1283
2014 281 217 54 678 3 3 32 0 1268
2015 252 206 57 640 1 1 33 0 1190
2016 234 198 53 654 3 1 23 0 1166
2017 245 199 50 669 6 1 31 0 1201
2018 231 212 52 691 7 2 20 0 1215
2019 197 222 46 686 6 4 29 0 1190
2020 187 223 50 688 6 3 30 0 1187
2021 189 231 51 681 5 1 37 0 1195
2022 184 242 52 672 8 1 30 0 1189
2023 173 231 44 694 8 1 33 0 1184
2024 142 261 37 704 7 2 32 0 1185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morton Ranch J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1163 74.8 15.5 32.2
2005 1181 77.1 15.3 40
2006 1249 84.2 14.8 41.6
2007 1211 82.9 14.6 44.6
2008 1308 85.3 15.3 47.4
2009 1286 86.4 14.9 52.4
2010 1255 88.1 14.2 55.1
2011 1260 79.7 15.7 59.8
2012 1229 77.6 15.8 62.2
2013 1283 80.0 16.0 63.4
2014 1268 81.3 15.5 62.5
2015 1190 82.0 14.5 62.8
2016 1166 86.0 13.5 60.2
2017 1201 83.7 14.3 63.7
2018 1215 85.7 14.1 64
2019 1190 83.1 14.3 65.3
2020 1187 82.1 14.4 67.5
2021 1195 85.5 13.9 67.3
2022 1189 83.3 14.2 74.8
2023 1184 91.6 12.9 75.4
2024 1185 90.2 13.1 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morton Ranch J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1163 74.8 15.5 32.2
2005 1181 77.1 15.3 40
2006 1249 84.2 14.8 41.6
2007 1211 82.9 14.6 44.6
2008 1308 85.3 15.3 47.4
2009 1286 86.4 14.9 52.4
2010 1255 88.1 14.2 55.1
2011 1260 79.7 15.7 59.8
2012 1229 77.6 15.8 62.2
2013 1283 80.0 16.0 63.4
2014 1268 81.3 15.5 62.5
2015 1190 82.0 14.5 62.8
2016 1166 86.0 13.5 60.2
2017 1201 83.7 14.3 63.7
2018 1215 85.7 14.1 64
2019 1190 83.1 14.3 65.3
2020 1187 82.1 14.4 67.5
2021 1195 85.5 13.9 67.3
2022 1189 83.3 14.2 74.8
2023 1184 91.6 12.9 75.4
2024 1185 90.2 13.1 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morton Ranch J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $667 (6.7%) $9,215 (93.3%) $9,882
2020 $562 (4.6%) $11,573 (95.4%) $12,134
2021 $316 (3.1%) $9,994 (96.9%) $10,310

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton Ranch J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 913th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1216th of 2330 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Morton Ranch J H)2441
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))5470
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch J H)4427
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6562
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Morton Ranch J H)5243
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6973
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch J H)2624
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4440
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Morton Ranch J H)5046
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7274
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch J H)6053
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7972
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Morton Ranch J H)4956
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7271
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Morton Ranch J H)3827
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Katy Independent School District (Isd))5958
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Morton Ranch J H)9495
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Katy Independent School District (Isd))8168
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11901184
 0.5%
African American222231
 4.1%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian4644
 4.3%
Hispanic686694
 1.2%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White197173
 12.2%
Two or More Races2933
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%75.4%
 10.1%


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Morton Ranch J H ranks 1349th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morton Ranch J H usually go on to attend Morton Ranch High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,185 students attended Morton Ranch J H.

Students at Morton Ranch J H are 59% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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