Aragon Middle vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
Thornton Middle
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
| Measure | Aragon Middle Houston, Texas | Thornton Middle Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,684 | #1073 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4201 of 15,369 | #9732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,424 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 45% |
| city | Houston | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aragon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 40.4).
- •Aragon Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Aragon Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Aragon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 82.5%).
- •Thornton Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aragon Middle better than Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aragon Middle ranks higher (65.8 vs 40.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aragon Middle and Thornton Middle?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon Middle: 1,424. Thornton Middle: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon Middle and Thornton Middle rank in Texas?
Aragon Middle is 372nd of 1,684 and Thornton Middle is 1073rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).