Morton Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Morton Isd

Morton ISD is a small rural district in Cochran County serving all grades from prekindergarten through 12 in a single campus. The district enrolls a modest student body, with enrollment concentrated in the middle grades. About nine in ten students identify as Hispanic, and the student population is economically vulnerable, though the exact count of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the data.

The district's academic performance on state testing shows substantial challenges. In math, proficiency rates across tested grades are very low, ranging from below recognizable proficiency in grade eight to single-digit percentages in the middle grades. Grade four math showed higher proficiency, though still in the low range. English language arts proficiency is similarly constrained, with middle grades posting proficiency rates in the low twenties and grade eight below that. Science proficiency in grade eight sits at a low level as well. Only in grade seven English language arts did proficiency reach the low twenties. Social studies performance in grade eight was minimal. Across all subjects, the "approaches" level (the lowest proficiency category) represents the largest share of students, with very few students reaching mastery in any subject. State testing data was not available for some grades and language versions, limiting the full picture of performance across the district.

The district sits alone within Cochran County, so direct peer comparison on metrics like proficiency or graduation rate was not possible. A four-year graduation rate was not reported in the available data, making it unclear how the district's completion outcomes position within the state.

A parent considering Morton ISD should be aware of a material statewide context: Texas lawmakers approved a large school voucher program in 2025 that allows families to direct public funding toward private school or homeschooling. As a single-campus rural district, Morton faces enrollment and funding pressure from this program at a time when its academic performance is weak. The combination of low proficiency results and this new fiscal headwind may affect both the stability and resources available to the district in the years ahead. Parents may want to discuss with the district leadership how it is responding to these shifts and what support structures exist for students working below proficiency.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

354

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 88%

Black 1%

White 10%

Two+ 0%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

39%

—

Gr 4

17%

—

Gr 5

11%

—

Gr 6

14%

43%

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

24%

20%

Math

Gr 5

22%

Gr 6

14%

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

18%

10%

Social studies

Gr 8

10%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

28%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

23%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

28%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

MORTON SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

20%

Grade 4

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

3 grades reported

23%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

21%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

14%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$52,972

Year-over-year change-23.3%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$52K to $162K

vs. state typical0.18x

vs. national typical0.14x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79346	Morton	$52K	-23.6%	98.8%
79336	Levelland	$162K	+2.6%	1.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,000/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
79336	Levelland	$1,000	—	1.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$267/mo

Home price / national median income0.6x

Annual rent / national median income14.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$733/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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