Ronald Thornton Middle

Summary:

Ronald Thornton Middle is a public middle school located in Missouri City, Texas, serving 1,529 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Ronald Thornton Middle has a diverse student population, with strong academic performance overall, ranking in the top 30% of Texas middle schools. The school excels in certain areas, such as Algebra I, where 84.21% of students achieved proficiency, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges in supporting the performance of English Language Learners, Low Socioeconomic Status, and At-Risk students, who rank in the bottom 50% of Texas middle schools. When compared to nearby schools, Ronald Thornton Middle generally performs on par or slightly better, with the exception of First Colony Middle and Fort Settlement Middle, which consistently rank in the top 5% and 1% of Texas middle schools, respectively.

Overall, Ronald Thornton Middle is a solid-performing middle school, with a diverse student population and strong academic achievement in certain areas. However, the school's continued focus on addressing achievement gaps and maintaining its overall academic excellence will be crucial for its future success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1909 Waters Lake Blvd
       Missouri City, TX  77459


(281) 327-3870

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,345 Help


Students who attend Ronald Thornton Middle usually attend:

Alternative:    Almeta Crawford High School

Feeder schools for Ronald Thornton Middle:

Elementary:    Donald Leonetti Elementary
    Heritage Rose Elementary
    Scanlan Oaks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  1,695

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.1%
Hispanic:
25.7%
White:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Compare Details Ronald Thornton Middle ranks better than 71.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked middle schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ronald Thornton Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Ronald Thornton Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.1%), Hispanic (25.7%), White (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ronald Thornton Middle is 19.4. 13 middle schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronald Thornton Middle is $8,345. 14 middle schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ronald Thornton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ronald Thornton Middle 670th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ronald Thornton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 356th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronald Thornton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.81 360th 2193 83.6%
2021 67.17 571st 2252 74.6%
2022 66.00 576th 2254 74.4%
2023 65.11 649th 2330 72.1%
2024 64.29 670th 2361 71.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.58 194th 753 74.2%
2021 59.06 248th 743 66.6%
2022 70.31 177th 813 78.2%
2023 71.90 166th 817 79.7%
2024 57.63 298th 812 63.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.15 1083rd 1445 25.1%
2021 43.50 817th 1592 48.7%
2022 42.32 880th 1643 46.4%
2023 44.21 878th 1720 49.0%
2024 34.68 1186th 1760 32.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.10 198th 1626 87.8%
2021 67.08 264th 1712 84.6%
2022 70.01 236th 1757 86.6%
2023 73.79 219th 1815 87.9%
2024 68.55 326th 1881 82.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.23 1551st 2073 25.2%
2021 30.90 1608th 2172 26.0%
2022 33.01 1617th 2220 27.2%
2023 35.93 1513th 2251 32.8%
2024 38.07 1389th 2224 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.15 358th 2047 82.5%
2021 67.01 545th 2151 74.7%
2022 64.83 588th 2221 73.5%
2023 65.02 616th 2241 72.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.84 212th 1446 85.3%
2021 76.88 271st 1501 81.9%
2022 74.70 284th 1488 80.9%
2023 73.15 316th 1481 78.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.83 583rd 2058 71.7%
2021 44.59 1052nd 2118 50.3%
2022 36.65 1429th 2182 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.37 352nd 2069 83.0%
2021 66.24 548th 2168 74.7%
2022 64.80 606th 2228 72.8%
2023 64.14 653rd 2245 70.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.55 242nd 594 59.3%
2021 54.20 284th 589 51.8%
2022 56.03 286th 606 52.8%
2023 54.50 318th 616 48.4%
2024 46.74 382nd 612 37.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.71 269th 1193 77.5%
2021 57.70 368th 1213 69.7%
2022 57.67 384th 1251 69.3%
2023 57.99 430th 1273 66.2%
2024 58.64 395th 1271 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.18 867th 1935 55.2%
2021 47.25 984th 2043 51.8%
2022 47.89 988th 2077 52.4%
2023 53.08 865th 2116 59.1%
2024 46.58 1027th 2108 51.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ronald Thornton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.90 173rd 1684 89.7%
2021 77.42 256th 1700 84.9%
2022 78.22 249th 1723 85.5%
2023 77.93 268th 1749 84.7%
2024 79.20 214th 1724 87.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ronald Thornton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 425 226 87 314 1 2 53 0 1108
2020 466 293 83 328 3 0 50 0 1223
2021 444 375 92 356 7 1 65 0 1340
2022 434 462 100 387 6 2 73 0 1464
2023 379 519 132 405 5 5 84 0 1529
2024 358 646 152 436 5 5 93 0 1695

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ronald Thornton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 1108 60.3 18.3 25
2020 1223 67.0 18.2 27.1
2021 1340 75.0 17.8 30.1
2022 1464 75.1 19.4 37
2023 1529 77.3 19.7 40.6
2024 1695 86.9 19.4 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ronald Thornton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 1108 60.3 18.3 25
2020 1223 67.0 18.2 27.1
2021 1340 75.0 17.8 30.1
2022 1464 75.1 19.4 37
2023 1529 77.3 19.7 40.6
2024 1695 86.9 19.4 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronald Thornton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (6.3%) $7,705 (93.7%) $8,220
2020 $546 (6.6%) $7,777 (93.4%) $8,324
2021 $624 (7.5%) $7,722 (92.5%) $8,345

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronald Thornton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 360th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 649th of 2330 Middle schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Ronald Thornton Middle)5355
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))4660
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ronald Thornton Middle)6042
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ronald Thornton Middle)6266
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5862
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ronald Thornton Middle)4552
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5453
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Ronald Thornton Middle)6460
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6462
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ronald Thornton Middle)4628
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5637
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ronald Thornton Middle)5953
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ronald Thornton Middle)4939
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ronald Thornton Middle)8591
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6749
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11081529
 38%
African American226519
 129.6%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian87132
 51.7%
Hispanic314405
 29%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White425379
 10.8%
Two or More Races5384
 58.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%40.6%
 15.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,695 students attended Ronald Thornton Middle.

Students at Ronald Thornton Middle are 38% African American, 26% Hispanic, 21% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ronald Thornton Middle usually go on to attend Almeta Crawford High School

Ronald Thornton Middle ranks 670th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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