Morton Ranch J H
Katy, TX · Katy ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,109th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
2498 N MASON RD, Katy, TX 77449
(281)237-7400NCES ID 482517009613Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Morton Ranch J H 1,109th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,121 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,185 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.3% | 59.4% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 22.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 24.8% | 12.0% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $272K in zip 77449 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Morton Ranch J H in?
Morton Ranch J H is part of the Katy ISD district in Katy, Texas.
Is Morton Ranch J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Morton Ranch J H 1,109th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Morton Ranch J H?
Hispanic 59%, Black 22%, White 12%, Asian 3% (1,185 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Morton Ranch J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77449 is $272K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.