Thomas Middle

Summary:

Thomas Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 526 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly African American (64.26%) and Hispanic (33.08%) student population.

Thomas Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly underperforms compared to the Houston Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with only 19.85% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.43% for Houston ISD and 54.45% for Texas. Thomas Middle also has high dropout rates, ranging from 1.7% to 10.7%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, over 98% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While the nearby schools, such as Cullen Middle, Attucks Middle, and Hartman Middle, also struggle academically, they generally perform better than Thomas Middle on STAAR tests and have lower dropout rates. The charter schools in the area, such as Yes Prep - Hobby, KIPP Prime College Preparatory, and KIPP Spirit College Prep, tend to outperform Thomas Middle and the other nearby public schools on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5655 Selinsky Rd
       Houston, TX  77048-1864


(713) 732-3500

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2144th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,521 Help


Students who attend Thomas Middle usually attend:

High:    Sterling High School

Feeder schools for Thomas Middle:

Elementary:    Codwell Elementary
    Frost Elementary
    Law Elementary
    Mading Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.4%
Hispanic:
36.5%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Middle ranks worse than 90.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 35th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.33. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (61.4%), Hispanic (36.5%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Middle is 12.1, which is the 18th best among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Middle is $10,521, which is the 18th highest among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Middle 2144th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Thomas Middle in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.37 1531st 1573 2.7%
2005 5.45 1542nd 1582 2.5%
2006 4.75 1548th 1585 2.3%
2007 18.14 1520th 1684 9.7%
2008 25.24 1498th 1718 12.8%
2009 20.06 1610th 1763 8.7%
2010 23.28 1615th 1803 10.4%
2011 26.12 1678th 1895 11.5%
2012 12.86 1803rd 1951 7.6%
2013 25.68 1631st 1973 17.3%
2014 19.29 1750th 1987 11.9%
2015 12.05 1898th 2043 7.1%
2016 11.93 1859th 1987 6.4%
2017 14.96 1877th 2027 7.4%
2018 12.40 1971st 2080 5.2%
2019 6.72 2129th 2193 2.9%
2021 8.52 2203rd 2252 2.2%
2022 13.51 2085th 2254 7.5%
2023 11.18 2184th 2330 6.3%
2024 15.33 2144th 2361 9.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.93 1206th 1376 12.4%
2019 27.40 1189th 1445 17.7%
2021 18.03 1554th 1592 2.4%
2022 33.65 1154th 1643 29.8%
2023 21.99 1508th 1720 12.3%
2024 34.79 1182nd 1760 32.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.63 1295th 1597 18.9%
2019 29.14 1282nd 1626 21.2%
2021 24.48 1524th 1712 11.0%
2022 20.22 1688th 1757 3.9%
2023 23.54 1630th 1815 10.2%
2024 79.51 148th 1881 92.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 1928th 2039 5.4%
2019 9.30 2029th 2073 2.1%
2021 10.00 2137th 2172 1.6%
2022 19.32 1996th 2220 10.1%
2023 15.92 2083rd 2251 7.5%
2024 26.80 1803rd 2224 18.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.42 1926th 2008 4.1%
2019 6.01 2018th 2047 1.4%
2021 9.36 2108th 2151 2.0%
2022 17.48 1987th 2221 10.5%
2023 13.01 2093rd 2241 6.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.99 1421st 1430 0.6%
2019 2.96 1436th 1446 0.7%
2021 2.53 1484th 1501 1.1%
2022 41.69 1062nd 1488 28.6%
2023 50.92 927th 1481 37.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.02 1533rd 2008 23.7%
2019 15.13 1996th 2058 3.0%
2021 14.22 2087th 2118 1.5%
2022 25.45 1846th 2182 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 1942nd 2030 4.3%
2019 7.85 2023rd 2069 2.2%
2021 8.97 2125th 2168 2.0%
2022 11.22 2120th 2228 4.8%
2023 10.06 2145th 2245 4.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.67 1018th 1167 12.8%
2019 14.30 1147th 1193 3.9%
2021 15.27 1177th 1213 3.0%
2022 22.49 1089th 1251 12.9%
2023 20.38 1122nd 1273 11.9%
2024 29.77 964th 1271 24.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.46 1774th 1895 6.4%
2019 10.78 1883rd 1935 2.7%
2021 13.37 1961st 2043 4.0%
2022 24.14 1737th 2077 16.4%
2023 16.89 1931st 2116 8.7%
2024 27.76 1662nd 2108 21.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 46 1259 2 54 n/a n/a n/a 0 1361
1989 12 1031 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1086
1990 18 861 4 47 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1991 14 698 4 45 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1992 9 719 8 48 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1993 17 733 6 52 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1994 21 795 4 53 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1995 20 611 5 73 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 20 611 5 73 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 18 642 3 84 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1998 22 676 5 109 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1999 18 706 4 129 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2000 11 753 6 156 0 n/a n/a 0 926
2001 12 688 3 183 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2002 10 613 4 152 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 10 613 4 152 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 15 613 3 191 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2005 11 651 0 202 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2006 9 634 3 183 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2007 4 540 3 183 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2008 6 466 3 146 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2009 5 447 2 130 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2010 4 422 3 140 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 8 384 2 149 1 0 1 0 545
2012 4 365 2 157 1 0 0 0 529
2013 6 345 3 175 1 0 1 0 531
2014 6 313 2 165 0 0 2 0 488
2015 6 309 1 158 1 0 1 0 476
2016 4 284 1 194 2 0 1 0 486
2017 5 248 1 190 3 0 3 0 450
2018 11 340 5 176 2 0 3 0 537
2019 12 420 5 152 1 0 4 0 594
2020 7 360 1 183 3 0 2 0 556
2021 4 397 3 192 2 0 4 0 602
2022 7 353 3 154 1 1 5 0 524
2023 6 338 2 174 0 2 4 0 526
2024 5 291 2 173 0 1 2 0 474

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Thomas Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1361 67.0 20.3 n/a
1989 1086 n/a n/a n/a
1990 930 51.0 18.2 n/a
1991 761 51.0 14.9 n/a
1992 784 40.0 19.6 44.5
1993 809 39.0 20.7 54.3
1994 873 50.5 17.3 53.2
1995 709 58.0 12.2 55.6
1996 709 58.0 12.2 55.6
1997 747 52.5 14.2 61
1998 812 56.4 14.4 66.9
1999 857 52.8 16.2 64.4
2000 926 50.6 18.3 67.4
2001 886 36.1 24.5 79.2
2002 779 42.0 18.5 88.1
2003 779 42.0 18.5 88.1
2004 822 43.5 18.9 88
2005 864 46.8 18.5 85.6
2006 829 41.0 20.2 91.6
2007 730 49.0 14.9 51.2
2008 621 42.0 14.8 52.7
2009 584 40.0 14.6 54.6
2010 570 39.0 14.6 50.2
2011 545 36.9 14.7 39.8
2012 529 35.3 14.9 38.2
2013 531 36.0 14.7 93.4
2014 488 38.0 12.8 89.5
2015 476 32.0 14.8 68.3
2016 486 33.0 14.7 80.2
2017 450 31.3 14.3 92.7
2018 537 31.9 16.8 80.4
2019 594 39.3 15.1 99.8
2020 556 38.3 14.5 98
2021 602 33.8 17.7 93.7
2022 524 32.6 16.0 95.8
2023 526 37.4 14.0 98.5
2024 474 39.0 12.1 97.5

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 Thomas Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1361 67.0 20.3 n/a
1989 1086 n/a n/a n/a
1990 930 51.0 18.2 n/a
1991 761 51.0 14.9 n/a
1992 784 40.0 19.6 44.5
1993 809 39.0 20.7 54.3
1994 873 50.5 17.3 53.2
1995 709 58.0 12.2 55.6
1996 709 58.0 12.2 55.6
1997 747 52.5 14.2 61
1998 812 56.4 14.4 66.9
1999 857 52.8 16.2 64.4
2000 926 50.6 18.3 67.4
2001 886 36.1 24.5 79.2
2002 779 42.0 18.5 88.1
2003 779 42.0 18.5 88.1
2004 822 43.5 18.9 88
2005 864 46.8 18.5 85.6
2006 829 41.0 20.2 91.6
2007 730 49.0 14.9 51.2
2008 621 42.0 14.8 52.7
2009 584 40.0 14.6 54.6
2010 570 39.0 14.6 50.2
2011 545 36.9 14.7 39.8
2012 529 35.3 14.9 38.2
2013 531 36.0 14.7 93.4
2014 488 38.0 12.8 89.5
2015 476 32.0 14.8 68.3
2016 486 33.0 14.7 80.2
2017 450 31.3 14.3 92.7
2018 537 31.9 16.8 80.4
2019 594 39.3 15.1 99.8
2020 556 38.3 14.5 98
2021 602 33.8 17.7 93.7
2022 524 32.6 16.0 95.8
2023 526 37.4 14.0 98.5
2024 474 39.0 12.1 97.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,390 (13.5%) $8,937 (86.5%) $10,326
2020 $1,611 (13.5%) $10,353 (86.5%) $11,964
2021 $953 (9.1%) $9,568 (90.9%) $10,521

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2129th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2184th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Thomas Middle)413
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Middle)119
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Thomas Middle)1822
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Middle)1513
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Thomas Middle)1625
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Middle)1313
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Middle)1214
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thomas Middle)1419
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas Middle)5895
 37%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   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 Students594526
 11.4%
African American420338
 19.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic152174
 14.5%
Pacific Islander02
White126
 50%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%98.5%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Middle

Students who attend Thomas Middle usually go on to attend Sterling High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Thomas Middle.

Thomas Middle ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Thomas Middle are 61% African American, 36% Hispanic, 1% White.


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