MORTON SCHOOL

MORTON SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the MORTON ISD school district, located in MORTON, TX with about 383 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, MORTON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MORTON SCHOOL, located at 500 Champion Drive in Morton, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Morton Independent School District. As a small-town school district, it plays a vital role in the community, offering a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Morton, often serving as a primary gathering point for community events, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

The district is committed to preparing its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes fundamental skills, technology integration, and college and career readiness. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, MORTON SCHOOL aims to provide individualized attention to its student body, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to succeed in a rural educational setting. For additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, interested parties can visit their official website at http://mortonisd.net.

For more information, contact MORTON SCHOOL at (806) 266-5505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 CHAMPION DR
MORTON, TX 79346-3399
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MORTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MORTON, TX with about 383 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
MORTON ISD
Total Students:
383
Teachers:
33.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 383 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORTON SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.8%
White
8.9%
Black or African American
1.8%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.