Morris Middle School

1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-9, Morris Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morris Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Morris Middle School's student population of 1,013 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
1,013 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Morris Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#841 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
37%
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61%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
89%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
8%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morris Middle School's ranking?
Morris Middle School is ranked #841 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Morris Middle School often compared to?
Morris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cathey Middle School, Michael E Fossum Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Morris Middle School?
1,013 students attend Morris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Morris Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Middle School?
Morris Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Middle School offer ?
Morris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Morris Middle School part of?
Morris Middle School is part of Mcallen ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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