- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Morton Ranch J H
Federal NCES profile for Morton Ranch J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517009613
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Ranch J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #17 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Ranch J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Ranch J H ranks #17 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Morton Ranch J H held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.6 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482517009613 · Katy, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,205 enr · 13.2:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Morton Ranch J H held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.6 → 90.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Morton Ranch J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 1,205
Morton Ranch J H
1,205 students
What this shows Morton Ranch J H reports 1,205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Ranch J H compares
Morton Ranch J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,205
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
African American 21.2%
White 9.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Morton Ranch J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morton Ranch J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Ranch J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Ranch J H
How many students attend Morton Ranch J H?
Morton Ranch J H has 1,205 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,184 (2022-23) → 1,185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Ranch J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Ranch J H is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morton Ranch J H?
72.6% of students at Morton Ranch J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Ranch J H?
The largest demographic group at Morton Ranch J H is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Ranch J H?
Morton Ranch J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morton Ranch J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Ranch J H ranks #17 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Morton Ranch J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.