Serving 265 students in grades 5-8, Morris Upchurch Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Morris Upchurch Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Upchurch Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Morris Upchurch Middle School is ranked #3652 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morris Upchurch Middle School?
265 students attend Morris Upchurch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Morris Upchurch Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Upchurch Middle School?
Morris Upchurch Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Upchurch Middle School offer ?
Morris Upchurch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Morris Upchurch Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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