Serving 1,414 students in grades 6-8, Thornton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornton Middle School's student population of 1,414 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4513 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton Middle School's ranking?
Thornton Middle School is ranked #4513 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thornton Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thornton Middle School?
1,414 students attend Thornton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Thornton Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Middle School?
Thornton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornton Middle School offer ?
Thornton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thornton Middle School part of?
Thornton Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thornton Middle School located?
Thornton Middle School is located in the Villages Of Bear Creek neighborhood of Katy, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Villages Of Bear Creek.
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