At a glance
Reported students
1,760
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
96.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Ronald Thornton Middle: 1,760 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Ronald Thornton Middle
Ronald Thornton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Missouri City. It is one of 85 current school records connected to Fort Bend ISD. NCES reports 1,760 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ronald Thornton Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.6%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black39.1%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Bend ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fort Settlement Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,504 reported students
James Bowie Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,473 reported students
Macario Garcia Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,443 reported students
Billy Baines Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,383 reported students
Sartartia Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,365 reported students
First Colony Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,270 reported students
Public schools near Ronald Thornton Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Baines Middle Middle · Fort Bend ISD | 06–08 | 1,383 | 3.4 mi |
| Rodeo Palms J H Middle · Alvin ISD | 06–08 | 842 | 6.3 mi |
| The Tshepang Center Fresno Middle · Brookesmith ISD | 04–08 | 8 | 6.5 mi |
| Iowa Colony J H Middle · Alvin ISD | 06–08 | 699 | 6.6 mi |
| Lake Olympia Middle Middle · Fort Bend ISD | 06–08 | 1,078 | 6.7 mi |
| Jackie Doucet Caffey J H Middle · Alvin ISD | 06–08 | 540 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Thornton Middle
What grades does Ronald Thornton Middle serve?
Ronald Thornton Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fort Bend ISD.
How many students attend Ronald Thornton Middle?
Ronald Thornton Middle reported 1,760 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ronald Thornton Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,760 students and 96.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ronald Thornton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ronald Thornton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Bend ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ronald Thornton Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ronald Thornton Middle in?
Ronald Thornton Middle is part of Fort Bend ISD, based in Sugar Land, TX, which operates 85 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ronald Thornton Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Billy Baines Middle (3.4 mi), Rodeo Palms J H (6.3 mi), The Tshepang Center Fresno (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.