Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
54%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
242 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary School offer ?
Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of Morton Independent School District.
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