Morgan School

Morgan School in Morgan, TX, is a small, rural PK-12 school within the Morgan Independent School District (Isd) that serves 137 students and stands out for its perfect record of keeping students in school, with a 0.0% dropout rate for four consecutive years and a 100% graduation rate in three of the last five years, even as it faces significant academic challenges.

While the school excels at student retention, its academic performance is a mixed picture. Test scores are often below state averages and lower than nearby schools like Iredell School and Blum Independent School District (Isd), especially in elementary and middle school math and reading. For example, 8th-grade math proficiency was just 22.22% in 2024-2025, compared to 32% at Blum. However, the high school program shows a notable "bump," with students performing competitively on End-of-Course exams in Biology and U.S. History. In fact, U.S. History is a clear strength, with 87.5% of students proficient in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 70.17%. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, which is second-lowest among its peers, suggesting small class sizes that could support individualized attention.

Morgan School serves a highly economically disadvantaged community, with 84.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—the highest rate among nearby schools like Kopperl School (67.02%) and Walnut Springs School (84.24%). Despite spending $13,123 per student, which is higher than some peers, academic results remain low, likely due to the need for wraparound services that address poverty-related challenges. The school's small size also leads to volatile year-over-year test scores, where a few students can dramatically shift percentages. Overall, Morgan School is a caring environment that keeps students on track to graduate, but it struggles to boost academic proficiency, especially in foundational subjects.