Morton Ranch High School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(281) 237-7800
Morton Ranch High School serves 3,081 students in grades 9-12.
Morton Ranch High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Morton Ranch High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Morton Ranch High School's student population of 3,081 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 197 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,081 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 197 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morton Ranch High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Morton Ranch High School is 0.63, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3908 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 52% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 18% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Katy Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Morton Ranch High School is Taylor High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Morton Ranch J High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franz Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Katy Franz Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,036 student10
0.5 miles
2751 N Westgreen Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-8600 0.5 PK-5 1,036 - Katy Morton Ranch Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 950 students10
0.7 miles
2502 Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0300 0.7 PK-5 950 - Katy Morton Ranch J High School Math: 46% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,215 student10
0.7 miles
2498 N Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7400 0.7 6-8 1,215 - Katy Sundown Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 822 students10
0.9 miles
20100 Saums Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5400 0.9 PK-5 822 - Katy Diane Winborn Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 699 students10
1.1 miles
22555 Prince George
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-6656 1.1 PK-5 699
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