Morton Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Morton Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Katy, Texas, serving 1,130 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Katy Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 158 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

While Morton Ranch Elementary has a diverse student population, with 60.88% Hispanic, 22.39% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, its academic performance is generally lower than the Katy ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 50% in 2023-2024, compared to 66.61% for Katy ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's performance is particularly low on STAAR Spanish assessments. However, Morton Ranch Elementary performs relatively well for African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Ursula Stephens Elementary and McRoberts Elementary, Morton Ranch Elementary generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.89% to 69.03% in recent years, is significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. By addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population and focusing on areas of underperformance, Morton Ranch Elementary has the potential to improve outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2502 Mason Rd
       Katy, TX  77449


(281) 234-0300

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1695th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,912 Help


Students who attend Morton Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Morton Ranch J H
High:    Morton Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,130

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.9%
African American:
22.4%
White:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morton Ranch Elementary ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th among 43 ranked elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.9%), African American (22.4%), White (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morton Ranch Elementary is 13.6. 23 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton Ranch Elementary is $10,912, which is the 19th highest among 43 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Morton Ranch Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morton Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.47 1622nd 3937 58.8%
2011 67.62 1337th 4095 67.4%
2012 72.12 1025th 4206 75.6%
2013 61.54 1633rd 4221 61.3%
2014 67.44 1338th 4260 68.6%
2015 59.79 1796th 4320 58.4%
2016 58.63 1852nd 4286 56.8%
2017 40.29 2503rd 4329 42.2%
2018 67.39 1141st 4359 73.8%
2019 53.14 1863rd 4479 58.4%
2021 57.96 1617th 4578 64.7%
2022 64.43 1404th 4581 69.4%
2023 54.91 1888th 4647 59.4%
2024 57.72 1695th 4675 63.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.20 655th 1046 37.4%
2021 10.17 921st 961 4.2%
2022 40.83 663rd 1004 34.0%
2023 30.14 843rd 1099 23.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.33 216th 3226 93.3%
2019 62.17 960th 3333 71.2%
2021 65.95 761st 3446 77.9%
2022 77.93 417th 3487 88.0%
2023 69.95 718th 3556 79.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 1304th 3558 63.4%
2019 41.59 1946th 3684 47.2%
2021 42.94 1830th 3799 51.8%
2022 54.16 1333rd 3952 66.3%
2023 46.07 1891st 4086 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.59 638th 4264 85.0%
2019 55.25 1690th 4309 60.8%
2021 63.88 1181st 4451 73.5%
2022 77.12 563rd 4477 87.4%
2023 58.34 1631st 4521 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.56 1399th 4306 67.5%
2019 52.88 1888th 4348 56.6%
2021 57.79 1607th 4499 64.3%
2022 62.03 1468th 4561 67.8%
2023 50.15 2139th 4588 53.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2019 79.95 48th 3184 98.5%
2021 77.26 516th 3006 82.8%
2022 78.60 90th 2958 97.0%
2023 59.58 1487th 2980 50.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.33 334th 4240 92.1%
2019 67.12 930th 4295 78.3%
2021 68.07 821st 4331 81.0%
2022 78.45 484th 4461 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.98 971st 4319 77.5%
2019 52.47 1856th 4357 57.4%
2021 55.90 1690th 4498 62.4%
2022 64.75 1344th 4563 70.5%
2023 57.72 1717th 4585 62.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.87 642nd 1005 36.1%
2019 45.35 644th 1009 36.2%
2021 41.81 611th 967 36.8%
2022 57.11 461st 957 51.8%
2023 53.78 546th 1015 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.40 521st 2483 79.0%
2019 66.07 614th 2515 75.6%
2021 67.05 488th 2444 80.0%
2022 65.88 585th 2421 75.8%
2023 63.33 673rd 2443 72.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.20 653rd 4168 84.3%
2019 59.21 1432nd 4188 65.8%
2021 62.69 1222nd 4329 71.8%
2022 69.05 975th 4376 77.7%
2023 58.26 1574th 4401 64.2%
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Rank History for White students at Morton Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.87 1184th 3127 62.1%
2019 38.02 2125th 3142 32.4%
2021 46.28 1644th 3082 46.7%
2022 71.57 701st 3082 77.3%
2023 63.38 1069th 3106 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Open Quote This school has been awful for my 5th grader. The teachers don't care, don't communicate, have no sense of urgency when it comes to grading work. My daughter tested advanced in her last elementary school and this year I am worried she will even pass the STAR test. I've emailed, called, and had a conference and I still can't get cooperation from the staff. Horrible. It's quite obvious why they received some of the lowest TEA grades in the district. Can't wait to move so my younger kids don't have to repeat this experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Open Quote Had to pull my child out of this school. Was being bullied daily, which his teachers ignored and actually blamed him for. He was getting beat up in the bathroom, had dirt thrown at him on the play ground, called racial slur names, left crying at recess by teachers who saw the other kids picking on him. Had a teacher tell him to stop making up lies on the other good kids. Had to get help with this outside katy ISD. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morton Ranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 76 88 28 294 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 94 96 37 372 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2011 88 90 32 423 0 0 17 0 650
2012 91 115 40 428 0 0 20 0 694
2013 88 125 41 446 2 0 19 0 721
2014 94 148 49 477 12 1 24 0 805
2015 141 166 54 489 13 4 32 0 899
2016 157 201 71 519 14 4 23 0 989
2017 139 186 68 534 8 3 16 0 954
2018 138 183 60 530 7 2 30 0 950
2019 138 183 62 559 8 1 30 0 981
2020 119 184 55 554 8 0 28 0 948
2021 105 234 59 578 5 1 34 0 1016
2022 104 235 52 661 5 1 35 0 1093
2023 101 253 51 688 5 1 31 0 1130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morton Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 486 41.6 11.7 62.1
2010 599 50.3 11.9 61.3
2011 650 46.8 13.8 61.4
2012 694 47.0 14.7 64.8
2013 721 51.6 13.9 62.3
2014 805 57.3 14.0 58.5
2015 899 65.0 13.8 57.2
2016 989 76.0 13.0 53.2
2017 954 75.0 12.7 57
2018 950 73.1 12.9 55.6
2019 981 70.7 13.8 56
2020 948 76.7 12.3 61.2
2021 1016 78.0 13.0 62.9
2022 1093 83.9 13.0 68.1
2023 1130 82.7 13.6 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morton Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 486 41.6 11.7 62.1
2010 599 50.3 11.9 61.3
2011 650 46.8 13.8 61.4
2012 694 47.0 14.7 64.8
2013 721 51.6 13.9 62.3
2014 805 57.3 14.0 58.5
2015 899 65.0 13.8 57.2
2016 989 76.0 13.0 53.2
2017 954 75.0 12.7 57
2018 950 73.1 12.9 55.6
2019 981 70.7 13.8 56
2020 948 76.7 12.3 61.2
2021 1016 78.0 13.0 62.9
2022 1093 83.9 13.0 68.1
2023 1130 82.7 13.6 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morton Ranch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $986 (9.9%) $8,983 (90.1%) $9,969
2020 $892 (6.7%) $12,347 (93.3%) $13,240
2021 $941 (8.6%) $9,971 (91.4%) $10,912

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton Ranch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1863rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1888th of 4647 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Morton Ranch Elementary)3958
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch Elementary)4543
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Morton Ranch Elementary)2626
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Morton Ranch Elementary)5347
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6163
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch Elementary)3646
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Morton Ranch Elementary)3323
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4442
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch Elementary)609
 51%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))2219
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Morton Ranch Elementary)5761
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morton Ranch Elementary)5242
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Morton Ranch Elementary)5132
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6751
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9811130
 15.2%
African American183253
 38.3%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian6251
 17.7%
Hispanic559688
 23.1%
Pacific Islander11
White138101
 26.8%
Two or More Races3031
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%69%
 13.1%


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Morton Ranch Elementary ranks 1695th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morton Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morton Ranch J H
High : Morton Ranch High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,130 students attended Morton Ranch Elementary.

Students at Morton Ranch Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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