Morton ISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Cochran County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 90% Hispanic and 76.6% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$60,932
in 2025,
up
$16,700
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,476per year
+$24,600
since 2015
State260thof 1,081
Region4thof 51
Peers44thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,796per year
+$18,205
since 2015
State499thof 1,182
Region4thof 60
Peers72ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,252per year
+$18,735
since 2015
State283rdof 1,191
Region7thof 59
Peers62ndof 463
All teachers
$60,932per year
+$16,700
since 2015
State399thof 1,201
Region8thof 60
Peers79thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,476per year
State260thof 1,081
Region4thof 51
Peers44thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,796per year
State499thof 1,182
Region4thof 60
Peers72ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,252per year
State283rdof 1,191
Region7thof 59
Peers62ndof 463
All teachers
$60,932per year
State399thof 1,201
Region8thof 60
Peers79thof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.