Compare Thornton Middle School with Hopper Middle School

Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.

When we compared Thornton Middle School, which is a part of CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD, with Hopper Middle School, which is a part of CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.

Thornton Middle School’s regular student population is 1,535 with a 15.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Hopper Middle School is 1,047 students and a 14.7 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Thornton Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 75 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.

On the other hand, Hopper Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 71 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Thornton Middle School
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Good
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75
Student Achievement
85
Student Progress
73
Closing Performance Gaps
81
Overall
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
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Average
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71
Student Achievement
80
Student Progress
75
Closing Performance Gaps
79
Overall
Distinction Designations

A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.

Thornton Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA). Hopper Middle School did not earn any distinction.

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
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Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Thornton Middle School. They make up for 54.79% of student population, followed by African Americans (31.34%), Whites or Caucasians (5.67%), Asians (4.56%), Two or More Races (2.54%) and Native Americans (0.78%).

The student population at Hopper Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 52.82%, followed by African Americans (34.19%), Whites or Caucasians (6.49%), Asians (3.06%), Two or More Races (2.58%) and Native Americans (0.86%).

Based on household incomes, the Thornton Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 79.54% compared to 80.80% at Hopper Middle School.

In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Thornton Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 17.33% of its student population compared to 16.91% at Hopper Middle School.

Thornton Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 15.05%, gifted and talented students, 3.71%, while 11.60% are in the special education program. Hopper Middle School bilingual students comprise 15.76%, gifted and talented students, 3.63%, and 11.46% are in the special education program.

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Total Students 1,535
African American 31.34% (481 students)
Hispanic 54.79% (841 students)
White 5.67% (87 students)
Asian 4.56% (70 students)
Native American 0.78% (12 students)
Two or More Races 2.54% (39 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1535 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 79.54% (1221 students)
Limited English Proficiency 17.33% (266 students)
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Total Students 1,047
African American 34.19% (358 students)
Hispanic 52.82% (553 students)
White 6.49% (68 students)
Asian 3.06% (32 students)
Native American 0.86% (9 students)
Two or More Races 2.58% (27 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1047 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 80.80% (846 students)
Limited English Proficiency 16.91% (177 students)

Program

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Bilingual 15.05% (231 students)
Gifted & Talented 3.71% (57 students)
Special Education 11.60% (178 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 0.99% (15 students)
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Bilingual 15.76% (165 students)
Gifted & Talented 3.63% (38 students)
Special Education 11.46% (120 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.40% (15 students)
Staff Profile

Thornton Middle School's 100 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.2 years. Teachers at Hopper Middle School, numbering 71 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.

Of its teaching staff, Thornton Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 27 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 20 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 14 beginning teachers. Hopper Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 24 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.

In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Thornton Middle School there are 66 female teachers and 34 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 11 special education teachers are being assisted by 19 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 16 more working as school support staff.

At Hopper Middle School there are 51 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433

Experience

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Over 30 years 1.98% (2 teachers)
20 - 30 years 5.95% (6 teachers)
10 - 20 years 26.98% (27 teachers)
6 - 10 years 20.04% (20 teachers)
1- 5 years 31.35% (32 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 13.79% (14 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 8.2 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5 yrs
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Over 30 years 0.00% (0 teacher)
20 - 30 years 12.38% (9 teachers)
10 - 20 years 33.19% (24 teachers)
6 - 10 years 23.91% (17 teachers)
1- 5 years 24.33% (17 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 6.19% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.4 yrs

Teacher Type

Thornton Middle School
Directions19802 KIETH HARROW BLVD, KATY, TX, 77449
Female Teachers 66.27% (67 teachers)
Male Teachers 33.73% (34 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 16
Edu Aids 19
Special Education 10
Hopper Middle School
Directions7811 FRY RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Female Teachers 73.00% (52 teachers)
Male Teachers 27.00% (19 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 15
Edu Aids 16
Special Education 8
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