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.
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

Student Demographics for THORNTON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White66
Hispanic797
Black420
Asian70
Two or More28
American Indian12
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    797 (57.1 %)
  • Black
    420 (30.1 %)
  • Asian
    70 (5.0 %)
  • White
    66 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THORNTON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6422
Grade 7486
Grade 8489
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THORNTON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female66147.3%
Male73652.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)