Serving 969 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morton Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 969 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morton Ranch Elementary serves the northern part of Katy, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance area located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton Ranch Elementary School's student population of 969 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
969 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morton Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Ranch Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 is Morton Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Morton Ranch Elementary School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Morton Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Morton Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morton Ranch Elementary School?
969 students attend Morton Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Morton Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Ranch Elementary School?
Morton Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morton Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Morton Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morton Ranch Elementary School part of?
Morton Ranch Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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