Hemmenway El vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemmenway El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
947 students
Thornton Middle
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
| Measure | Hemmenway El Katy, Texas | Thornton Middle Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3357 of 4,686 | #1073 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36252 of 50,301 | #9732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 947 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 33.5).
- •Thornton Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Hemmenway El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Thornton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 88.6%).
- •Hemmenway El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 947.
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 Hemmenway El better than Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 33.5 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 Hemmenway El and Thornton Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemmenway El: 947. Thornton Middle: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemmenway El and Thornton Middle rank in Texas?
Hemmenway El is 3357th of 4,686 and Thornton Middle is 1073rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).