- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Missouri City, TX
Ronald Thornton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Thornton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965012242
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Thornton Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Thornton Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Thornton Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965012242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+166 students YoY
Ronald Thornton Middle grew from 1,529 students in 2022-23 to 1,695 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+166 students YoY 481965012242 · Missouri City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,760 enr · 22.9:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Ronald Thornton Middle grew from 1,529 students in 2022-23 to 1,695 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ronald Thornton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
Ronald Thornton Middle
1,760 students
What this shows Ronald Thornton Middle reports 1,760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald Thornton Middle compares
Ronald Thornton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,760 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,760
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 20.6%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Ronald Thornton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald Thornton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Thornton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Thornton Middle
How many students attend Ronald Thornton Middle?
Ronald Thornton Middle has 1,760 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,529 (2022-23) → 1,695 (2023-24), up 166.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Thornton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Thornton Middle is 22.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald Thornton Middle?
36.3% of students at Ronald Thornton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Thornton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Thornton Middle is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Thornton Middle?
Ronald Thornton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ronald Thornton Middle rank among middle schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Thornton Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Missouri City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Ronald Thornton Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.