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Calvin Nelms Middle School vs. Thornton Middle School

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School Overview

School
Calvin Nelms Middle School
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Thornton Middle School
19802 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Calvin Nelms Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 156 students in grades 6-8, Calvin Nelms Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,414 students in grades 6-8, Thornton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
156 students
1,414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calvin Nelms Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thornton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calvin Nelms Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thornton Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
105 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calvin Nelms Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thornton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Nelms Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#586 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#4488 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calvin Nelms Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thornton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calvin Nelms Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calvin Nelms Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calvin Nelms Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Calvin Nelms Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thornton Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
56
477
Grade 7 Students
39
463
Grade 8 Students
61
474

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calvin Nelms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calvin Nelms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calvin Nelms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calvin Nelms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Calvin Nelms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calvin Nelms Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thornton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calvin Nelms Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thornton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calvin Nelms Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thornton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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