Very Good
#3242 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 38% in state
Ronald Thornton Middle
Middle School · Fort Bend ISD · Missouri City, TX
A Fort Bend ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1909 WATERS LAKE BLVD, Missouri City, TX 77459
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronald Thornton Middle score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ronald Thornton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missouri City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,758
Median home value
$367,700
Median rent
$2,031/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Savior Academy - Sienna PlantationPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Billy Baines MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,320 | Compare → |
| First Colony MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,285 | Compare → |
| Fort Settlement MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,529 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Bend ISD
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #36 of 78
- District spending per student
- $10,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronald Thornton Middle is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald Thornton Middle
Ronald Thornton Middle is a public middle school in Missouri City, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 1,695 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,242 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald Thornton Middle
What grades does Ronald Thornton Middle serve?
Ronald Thornton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ronald Thornton Middle?
Ronald Thornton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Thornton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Thornton Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald Thornton Middle rank in TX?
Ronald Thornton Middle ranks #3,242 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ronald Thornton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald Thornton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ronald Thornton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald Thornton Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ronald Thornton Middle a charter school?
No, Ronald Thornton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald Thornton Middle a Title I school?
No, Ronald Thornton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald Thornton Middle?
42.5% of students at Ronald Thornton Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (281) 327-3870
- Area population (ZIP 77459)
- 81,251
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77459; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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