Thornton Middle
Katy, TX · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Grades 6-8
1,257th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Thornton Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thornton Middle 1,257th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Thornton Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,328 students tested
Thornton Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,414 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.1% | 57.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 30.2% | 29.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 8.7% | 5.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 4.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Thornton Middle
Typical home value $272K in zip 77449 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Thornton Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Cardiff J HKaty ISD · 1.5 mi away859th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 8Calvin Nelms MiddleCalvin Nelms Charter Schools · 1.7 mi away · charter347th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 5T H Mcdonald J HKaty ISD · 2.3 mi away860th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 34% - 3Hopper MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 2.8 mi away1,276th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 26% - 5Mayde Creek J HKaty ISD · 2.9 mi away861st of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 5Rowe MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.1 mi away949th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 35% - 4Morton Ranch J HKaty ISD · 3.2 mi away1,109th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 4Watkins MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.3 mi away1,033rd of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thornton Middle in?
Thornton Middle is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD district in Katy, Texas.
Is Thornton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thornton Middle 1,257th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thornton Middle?
Hispanic 58%, Black 30%, White 5%, Asian 5% (1,414 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thornton Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77449 is $272K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.