Morton Ranch J H vs Sundown El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton Ranch J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,205 students
Sundown El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | Morton Ranch J H Katy, Texas | Sundown El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,684 | #1789 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7729 of 15,369 | #24850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,205 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.6 vs 50.5).
- •Sundown El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Morton Ranch J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 85.7%).
- •Sundown El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.6).
- •Morton Ranch J H is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 720.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Morton Ranch J H better than Sundown El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Morton Ranch J H and Sundown El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton Ranch J H: 1,205. Sundown El: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton Ranch J H and Sundown El rank in Texas?
Morton Ranch J H is 766th of 1,684 and Sundown El is 1789th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).