THORNTON MIDDLE
1,397 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Thornton Middle School is a public middle school located in Katy, Texas, serving students within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Situated on Kieth Harrow Boulevard, the school functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding suburban community, offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to transition students from elementary to high school. As part of CFISD, one of the largest and most well-regarded districts in the state, the school benefits from the district’s robust academic framework, standardized resources, and extracurricular opportunities.
The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with student personal development. Like many schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks system, Thornton Middle offers a variety of elective programs, including athletics, fine arts, and career-readiness courses, aimed at helping students explore their interests and build social skills. By leveraging the district’s extensive support network and community-focused approach, Thornton Middle strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic engagement.
The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with student personal development. Like many schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks system, Thornton Middle offers a variety of elective programs, including athletics, fine arts, and career-readiness courses, aimed at helping students explore their interests and build social skills. By leveraging the district’s extensive support network and community-focused approach, Thornton Middle strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic engagement.
1,397
Total Students
106.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic | 797 |
| Black | 420 |
| Asian | 70 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| American Indian | 12 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic797 (57.1 %)
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Black420 (30.1 %)
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Asian70 (5.0 %)
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White66 (4.7 %)
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Two or More28 (2.0 %)
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American Indian12 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD |
| Phone: | (281)856-1500 |
| Website: | http://www.cfisd.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,397 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 106.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,087 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 88 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
422
Grade 7
486
Grade 8
489
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 422 |
| Grade 7 | 486 |
| Grade 8 | 489 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 661 | 47.3% |
| Male | 736 | 52.7% |
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