Morton School

Morton School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Morton, Texas, with a student population of 354. The school has a strong focus on supporting students, as evidenced by its consistently high graduation rates (ranging from 91.4% to 100% over the past few years) and low dropout rates (0.6% in 2022-2023).

While Morton School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, there are some areas where the school performs better, such as in 3rd grade STAAR Mathematics, where its proficiency rate is 66.67% compared to the state's 44.88%. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 79.38% to 82.72% over the past few years). Despite these challenges, Morton Independent School District invests significant resources into the school, with spending per student ranging from $14,402 to $14,775 over the past few years.

Interestingly, the nearby Whiteface School, which is also an alternative public school, has some notable differences from Morton School. Whiteface School has higher test scores in many subject areas, a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the two schools may have different approaches or resources that contribute to their performance. Additionally, Whiteface Consolidated Independent School District may be able to provide insights that could help Morton Independent School District address the academic challenges faced by Morton School, particularly in mathematics and science.