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MORTON RANCH J H

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
KATY, Texas · KATY ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,205
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
MORTON RANCH J H
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
1,205
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
76%+11.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

MORTON RANCH J H is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in KATY, Texas. The school enrolls 1,205 students. It is part of the KATY ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictKATY ISD
County48201
CityKATY
ZIP77449
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482517009613

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,205
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino56.9%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian19.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
56.9%
Black
4.3%
Asian
19.1%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)