How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cardiff Junior High | Thornton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Katy, TX | Katy, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,424 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.3% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cardiff Junior High | Thornton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,284 | $10,693 |
| District | Katy ISD | Cypress-Fairbanks ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cardiff Junior High | Thornton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.6% | 4.8% |
| African American | 14.8% | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69.6% | 56.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cardiff Junior High | Thornton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 344:1 | 540:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 18.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 118 | 273 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.