Morton J High School (Closed 2015)

500 S E 5th St
Morton, TX 79346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 83 students in grades 6-8, Morton J High 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 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(13-14)
60-64%
76%
(13-14)
65-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Morton J High School?
83 students attend Morton J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Morton J High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton J High School?
Morton J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morton J High School offer ?
Morton J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morton J High School part of?
Morton J High School is part of Morton Independent School District.

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