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Thorndale Middle

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Thorndale Middle ranks 1058 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1058^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 55% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Thorndale Middle in Thorndale, TX, serves 157 students in grades 6-8 within the highly-rated Thorndale Independent School District (Isd), and has earned a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four years, placing it as a stable, middle-of-the-pack option in a region with wide performance swings.

One of the school’s standout strengths is its exceptional Algebra I program for advanced 8th graders, with proficiency rates of 80%, 93%, and 92% over the last three years—far exceeding the state average of 45-54% and more than double the rates at nearby Rockdale J H and Taylor Middle. Social studies is another consistent bright spot, with students outperforming the state average for three years running. However, the school faces a persistent challenge in 7th-grade math, where proficiency has hovered around 10-21%—well below the state average of 29-35%. This pattern suggests a specific area for parents to investigate. Additionally, while the school excels in supporting its Special Education students (ranking in the 82nd percentile in 2024-2025), it struggles with its economically disadvantaged population (ranking in the 26th percentile the following year), a group that makes up over half of the student body.

Compared to its neighbors, Thorndale offers a reliable, steady academic experience. Just 5.75 miles away, Thrall Middle is a top-10% school with higher scores in most subjects, but it also serves a less economically disadvantaged population. In contrast, Taylor Middle is a bottom-20% school with more volatile results. Thorndale’s low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and zero dropout rate provide a supportive environment, making it a solid choice for families seeking consistency, especially those interested in advanced math opportunities.

157

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,467

Per pupil spending ?

53.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577-0870

(512) 898-2670

District: Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Thorndale Middle usually attend:

High:

Thorndale High School

Feeder schools for Thorndale Middle:

Elementary:

Thorndale Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.4%

Hispanic:

34.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

Texas avg47%

1,058^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

263^rd of 951Thorndale Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	1058 of 2335	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	858 of 2344	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.4	941 of 2372	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	946 of 2330	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.4	1436 of 2254	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.6	1017 of 2252	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.8	1085 of 2193	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.4	532 of 2080	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	61.0	635 of 2027	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.3	729 of 1987	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.9	870 of 2043	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	43.4	1214 of 1987	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.9	946 of 1973	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.4	696 of 1951	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.1	854 of 1895	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.9	1247 of 1803	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.8	952 of 1763	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	63.6	618 of 1718	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.6	433 of 1684	74.3%	★★★★☆
2006	71.6	364 of 1585	77.0%	★★★★☆
2005	73.1	344 of 1582	78.3%	★★★★☆
2004	53.9	811 of 1573	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	25.6	1844 of 2182	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.7	1181 of 2118	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.9	1525 of 2058	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.2	790 of 2008	60.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	26.5	1156 of 1428	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	56.4	594 of 1770	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.3	936 of 1720	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.5	1365 of 2240	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.7	646 of 1825	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.8	829 of 2242	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.0	1092 of 2241	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.3	1283 of 2221	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.6	783 of 2151	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.4	917 of 2047	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.5	646 of 2008	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	47.0	967 of 1446	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.6	822 of 1430	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	1317 of 2141	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.8	851 of 1731	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.4	726 of 2119	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.0	1324 of 2116	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	16.5	1926 of 2077	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	39.4	1220 of 2043	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.0	1418 of 1935	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.8	807 of 1895	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	1675 of 2253	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	50.3	816 of 1820	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.8	1153 of 2235	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.1	1270 of 2251	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.8	1814 of 2220	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.2	1039 of 2172	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.7	989 of 2073	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	503 of 2039	75.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	812 of 2253	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	828 of 1818	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	1031 of 2246	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.7	824 of 2245	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.8	1454 of 2228	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.3	1244 of 2168	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.5	1173 of 2069	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.8	500 of 2030	75.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	856 of 1956	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.7	290 of 1568	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	53.2	710 of 1891	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.6	951 of 1815	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.3	1205 of 1626	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	1101 of 1731	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.8	827 of 1439	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.4	1187 of 1733	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.1	1004 of 1749	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.4	1319 of 1723	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.7	1026 of 1700	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.6	1098 of 1684	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.5	634 of 1673	62.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)64th percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2026)56th percentile~ school

Female (2026)39th percentile-16 vs school

Hispanic (2026)38th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)36th percentile-18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)33rd percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)26th percentile-29 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)19th percentile-44 vs school

At Risk (2022)15th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I90%+36 vs state

Reading53%~ state avg

Social Studies37%+6 vs state

Mathematics34%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Thorndale Middle	Public	6-8	300 N Main St	Thorndale	76577	Milam County	Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 898-2670	157	13	12.3	53.5%	98 (62.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	49.4	1058^th of 2335 public middle schools	54.7%		57.5	858^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.4%	200	89.7	49.1	56.5	54.4	30.9	20.0	43.6	37.3	$10,467
Thrall Middle	Public	5-8	201 S Bounds St	Thrall	76578	Williamson County	Thrall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 898-5193	287	20	14.1	34.5%	189 (65.9%)	2 (0.7%)	92 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	85.8	214^th of 2335 public middle schools	90.8%		88.1	187^th of 2344 public middle schools	92.0%	27	100.0	66.7	79.1	81.3	70.5	32.7	79.3	46.0	$8,524
Rockdale J H	Public	6-8	814 Bushdale Rd	Rockdale	76567	Milam County	Rockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 430-6100	313	26	12.0	62.3%	90 (28.8%)	24 (7.7%)	186 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	34.5	1584^th of 2335 public middle schools	32.2%		32	1664^th of 2344 public middle schools	29.0%	80	75.8	48.2	53.3	50.0	33.3	20.9	22.1	13.3	$10,073
Taylor Middle	Public	6-8	304 Carlos Parker Blvd NW	Taylor	76574	Williamson County	Taylor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 365-8591	602	47	12.6	72.3%	131 (21.8%)	49 (8.1%)	399 (66.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.3%)	32.4	1647^th of 2335 public middle schools	29.5%		22.6	1954^th of 2344 public middle schools	16.6%	307	82.4	44.9	41.9	49.0	21.3	8.7	43.8	23.0	$9,059
Lexington Middle	Public	6-8	121 Third St	Lexington	78947	Lee County	Lexington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 773-2255	228	22	10.3	38.2%	166 (72.8%)	8 (3.5%)	45 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	59	783^rd of 2335 public middle schools	66.5%		62.9	715^th of 2344 public middle schools	69.5%	68	100.0	52.5	49.5	54.1	45.0	33.3	70.5	36.5	$9,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Thorndale Middle

Is Thorndale Middle a good school?

Thorndale Middle ranks 1058^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thorndale Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 157 students attended Thorndale Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Thorndale Middle?

Students at Thorndale Middle are 62% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Thorndale Middle in?

Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Thorndale Middle attend?

Students who attend Thorndale Middle usually go on to attend Thorndale High School

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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