Is Thorndale Middle a good school?

Thorndale Middle ranks 938 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thorndale Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Thorndale Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Thorndale Middle?

Students at Thorndale Middle are 63% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Thorndale Middle attend?

Students who attend Thorndale Middle usually go on to attend Thorndale High School

Thorndale Middle

Summary:

Thorndale Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Lexington Independent School District, with 163 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1. The school has a predominantly White (66.26%) and Hispanic (31.9%) student population, and has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 938 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools.

Thorndale Middle has shown mixed performance on STAAR assessments, with strengths in 8th grade Reading (56.6% proficient) and 6th grade Mathematics (47.62% proficient), but lagging behind in areas like 7th grade Mathematics (20.69% proficient) and 8th grade Social Studies (30.77% proficient). The school maintains a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 1.2% over the past few years, and has a moderate percentage of students (44.17%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Thorndale Middle spends around $10,209 per student, slightly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Lexington Middle outperforms Thorndale Middle on most STAAR assessments and has a higher overall state ranking (579 vs. 938), while Taylor Middle and Rockdale J.H. have lower state rankings and generally lower test scores. The closest school, Thrall Middle, is a standout performer, ranking 118 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and significantly outperforming Thorndale Middle on most academic measures. Thorndale Middle's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for male students but struggling with Hispanic students and students with special needs.

Detail:

Public 6-8

300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577-0870

(512) 898-2670

District: Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
938^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,209

Students who attend Thorndale Middle usually attend:

High:

Thorndale High School

Feeder schools for Thorndale Middle:

Elementary:

Thorndale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.1%

Hispanic:

34.0%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thorndale Middle ranks better than 60.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.38. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), Hispanic (34%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thorndale Middle is 10. (See more...)

Compare Thorndale Middle employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thorndale Middle is $10,209.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thorndale Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Thorndale Middle 938^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Thorndale Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Thorndale Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Thorndale Independent School District (Isd) 302^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thorndale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	53.87	811^th	1573	48.4%
2005	73.11	344^th	1582	78.3%
2006	71.60	364^th	1585	77.0%
2007	69.61	433^rd	1684	74.3%
2008	63.57	618^th	1718	64.0%
2009	52.78	952^nd	1763	46.0%
2010	43.93	1247^th	1803	30.8%
2011	58.06	854^th	1895	54.9%
2012	62.42	696^th	1951	64.3%
2013	53.85	946^th	1973	52.1%
2014	43.39	1214^th	1987	38.9%
2015	57.90	870^th	2043	57.4%
2016	63.31	729^th	1987	63.3%
2017	61.00	635^th	2027	68.7%
2018	66.43	532^nd	2080	74.4%
2019	46.84	1085^th	2193	50.5%
2021	50.57	1017^th	2252	54.8%
2022	36.40	1436^th	2254	36.3%
2023	54.52	946^th	2330	59.4%
2024	54.38	938^th	2361	60.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.28	936^th	1720	45.6%
2024	56.45	591^st	1760	66.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	31.31	1205^th	1626	25.9%
2023	41.61	951^st	1815	47.6%
2024	53.16	707^th	1881	62.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.41	503^rd	2039	75.3%
2019	48.71	989^th	2073	52.3%
2021	48.17	1039^th	2172	52.2%
2022	26.82	1814^th	2220	18.3%
2023	43.09	1270^th	2251	43.6%
2024	44.76	1149^th	2224	48.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.48	646^th	2008	67.8%
2019	51.40	917^th	2047	55.2%
2021	57.56	783^rd	2151	63.6%
2022	41.26	1283^rd	2221	42.2%
2023	48.00	1092^nd	2241	51.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.58	822^nd	1430	42.5%
2019	46.98	967^th	1446	33.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.19	790^th	2008	60.7%
2019	31.93	1525^th	2058	25.9%
2021	40.70	1181^st	2118	44.2%
2022	25.61	1844^th	2182	15.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.84	500^th	2030	75.4%
2019	41.46	1173^rd	2069	43.3%
2021	40.31	1244^th	2168	42.6%
2022	35.84	1454^th	2228	34.7%
2023	57.67	824^th	2245	63.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.83	807^th	1895	57.4%
2019	32.03	1418^th	1935	26.7%
2021	39.41	1220^th	2043	40.3%
2022	16.45	1926^th	2077	7.3%
2023	38.98	1324^th	2116	37.4%
2024	57.41	723^rd	2108	65.7%

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Rank History for White students at Thorndale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.49	634^th	1673	62.1%
2019	38.62	1098^th	1684	34.8%
2021	41.66	1026^th	1700	39.6%
2022	30.44	1319^th	1723	23.4%
2023	45.08	1004^th	1749	42.6%
2024	36.42	1181^st	1724	31.5%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Thorndale Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	71	11	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	103
1999	63	14	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	92
2000	66	13	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	104
2001	67	9	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	104
2002	90	4	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	132
2003	90	4	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	132
2004	87	7	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	128
2005	82	8	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	126
2006	72	11	2	36	0	n/a	n/a	121
2007	79	11	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	125
2008	85	8	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	129
2009	86	8	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	122
2010	81	4	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	115
2011	75	3	0	23	1	0	4	106
2012	84	2	0	31	0	0	3	120
2013	97	2	0	29	0	0	3	131
2014	110	2	0	41	0	0	4	157
2015	100	1	0	39	0	0	4	144
2016	99	0	0	37	0	0	5	141
2017	105	0	0	42	0	0	4	151
2018	105	0	0	32	0	0	3	140
2019	87	2	0	23	0	0	3	115
2020	84	1	0	24	0	0	3	112
2021	92	1	0	28	0	0	1	122
2022	99	0	0	40	0	0	1	140
2023	108	0	0	52	0	0	3	163
2024	89	0	0	48	0	0	4	141

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 Thorndale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	103	0.0	0.0	40.8
1999	92	8.6	10.7	34.8
2000	104	9.1	11.4	34.6
2001	104	9.2	11.3	41.3
2002	132	10.6	12.5	37.9
2003	132	10.6	12.5	37.9
2004	128	9.7	13.2	41.4
2005	126	9.8	12.9	38.1
2006	121	9.8	12.3	43.8
2007	125	10.1	12.4	32
2008	129	9.7	13.3	38.8
2009	122	11.0	11.0	45.9
2010	115	10.7	10.6	47
2011	106	10.7	9.8	48.1
2012	120	10.6	11.3	0
2013	131	11.9	10.9	46.6
2014	157	11.3	13.8	43.9
2015	144	11.0	13.0	44.4
2016	141	11.0	12.8	44.7
2017	151	10.8	13.9	41.7
2018	140	12.1	11.5	41.4
2019	115	11.3	10.1	51.3
2020	112	11.1	10.0	41.1
2021	122	8.8	13.8	37.7
2022	140	10.5	13.3	45.7
2023	163	12.3	13.1	44.2
2024	141	14.0	10.0	53.2

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 Thorndale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	103	0.0	0.0	40.8
1999	92	8.6	10.7	34.8
2000	104	9.1	11.4	34.6
2001	104	9.2	11.3	41.3
2002	132	10.6	12.5	37.9
2003	132	10.6	12.5	37.9
2004	128	9.7	13.2	41.4
2005	126	9.8	12.9	38.1
2006	121	9.8	12.3	43.8
2007	125	10.1	12.4	32
2008	129	9.7	13.3	38.8
2009	122	11.0	11.0	45.9
2010	115	10.7	10.6	47
2011	106	10.7	9.8	48.1
2012	120	10.6	11.3	0
2013	131	11.9	10.9	46.6
2014	157	11.3	13.8	43.9
2015	144	11.0	13.0	44.4
2016	141	11.0	12.8	44.7
2017	151	10.8	13.9	41.7
2018	140	12.1	11.5	41.4
2019	115	11.3	10.1	51.3
2020	112	11.1	10.0	41.1
2021	122	8.8	13.8	37.7
2022	140	10.5	13.3	45.7
2023	163	12.3	13.1	44.2
2024	141	14.0	10.0	53.2

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 Thorndale Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$541 (5.2%)	$9,931 (94.8%)	$10,472
2020	$587 (5.5%)	$10,080 (94.5%)	$10,667
2021	$781 (7.7%)	$9,428 (92.3%)	$10,209

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thorndale Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1085^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 946^th of 2330 Middle schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Thorndale Middle)	15	49	34%
6th Grade Reading (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	15	49	34%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thorndale Middle)	38	36	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	38	36	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Thorndale Middle)	47	69	22%
7th Grade Reading (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	47	69	22%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thorndale Middle)	54	21	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	54	21	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Thorndale Middle)	46	71	25%
8th Grade Reading (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	46	71	25%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thorndale Middle)	65	34	31%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	65	34	31%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Thorndale Middle)	43	57	14%
8th Grade Science (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	43	57	14%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thorndale Middle)	10	16	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	10	16	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Thorndale Middle)	91	80	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Thorndale Independent School District (Isd))	57	64	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	115	163	41.7%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	52	126.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	108	24.1%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	44.2%	7.1%

Schools Near Thorndale Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thorndale Middle	Public	6-8	300 N Main St	Thorndale	76577	Milam County	Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 898-2670	141	14	10.0	53.2%	89 (63.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	54.4	938^th of 2361 public middle schools	60.3%		54.5	946^th of 2330 public middle schools	59.4%	8	93.3		54.8	46.5	56.6		47.6	20.7	32.7		52.8	30.8	$10,209	$781	$9,428
Thrall Middle	Public	5-8	201 S Bounds St	Thrall	76578	Williamson County	Thrall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 898-5193	252	19	12.9	38.1%	157 (62.3%)	4 (1.6%)	89 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	91.7	118^th of 2361 public middle schools	95.0%		86.7	206^th of 2330 public middle schools	91.2%	88	100.0	59.7	65.5	80.3	80.0	54.1	58.2	75.0	82.8	25.8	78.3	60.0	$9,991	$445	$9,546
Rockdale J H	Public	6-8	814 Bushdale Rd	Rockdale	76567	Milam County	Rockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 430-6100	325	28	11.7	72.6%	90 (27.7%)	23 (7.1%)	195 (60.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	35.6	1549^th of 2361 public middle schools	34.4%		43.6	1265^th of 2330 public middle schools	45.7%	284	72.0		41.6	49.5	50.0		34.4	33.7	10.1		25.0	17.3	$11,055	$1,833	$9,222
Taylor Middle	Public	6-8	304 Carlos Parker Blvd NW	Taylor	76574	Williamson County	Taylor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 365-8591	632	50	12.7	70.7%	142 (22.5%)	52 (8.2%)	410 (64.9%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.4%)	22.8	1951^st of 2361 public middle schools	17.4%		24.4	1855^th of 2330 public middle schools	20.4%	96	91.7		34.5	33.8	36.3		15.5	10.0	33.0		31.3	8.8	$10,823	$1,456	$9,366
Lexington Middle	Public	6-8	121 Third St	Lexington	78947	Lee County	Lexington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 773-2255	224	21	10.7	47.8%	158 (70.5%)	8 (3.6%)	47 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.6%)	68.2	579^th of 2361 public middle schools	75.5%		74	442^nd of 2330 public middle schools	81.0%	137	100.0		55.1	58.1	57.0		27.3	58.3	61.3		47.5	46.3	$9,643	$827	$8,816

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