Morton Ranch J H

Morton Ranch J H is a middle school located in Katy, TX, serving grades 6–8 and approximately 1,184 students. Operated by Katy ISD, the campus sits about 22.7 miles from The Houston's newsroom and is part of The Houston's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13.0:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Morton Ranch J H is a traditional zoned public school within Katy ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Houston publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

Middle school transitions matter: The Houston reports on Morton Ranch J H's academic offerings, athletics, and feeder-pattern shifts that determine where graduates attend high school.

Tip about Morton Ranch J H? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Morton Ranch J H". For more education coverage, see thehouston.org/schools or browse The Houston's latest reporting at thehouston.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.