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School Comparison

CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
vs.
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE
  • RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE (504.8:1 vs. 280:1).
  • CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE (319 vs. 161).
  • RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE (94 vs. 5).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE (319 vs. 161).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE (94 vs. 5).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE (73 vs. 52).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE (504.8:1 vs. 280:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
$10,520.09
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE
$10,520.09
Local revenue share
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
63.8%
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE
63.8%
State revenue share
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
24.4%
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE
24.4%
Federal revenue share
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
11.7%
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
15.7%
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE
15.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fort Bend County
$113,409
Fort Bend County
$113,409
Poverty rate
Fort Bend County
7.2%
Fort Bend County
7.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Bend County
49.3%
Fort Bend County
49.3%
Unemployment rate
Fort Bend County
4.1%
Fort Bend County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.