Ronald Thornton Middle vs Scanlan Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ronald Thornton Middle
Missouri City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,760 students
Scanlan Oaks El
Missouri City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
| Measure | Ronald Thornton Middle Missouri City, Texas | Scanlan Oaks El Missouri City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,684 | #202 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4673 of 15,369 | #3243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,760 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 1,760 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Missouri City | Missouri City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scanlan Oaks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 63.7).
- •Scanlan Oaks El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Scanlan Oaks El does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Scanlan Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 41.6%).
- •Scanlan Oaks El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
- •Ronald Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,760 students compared with 714.
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 Ronald Thornton Middle better than Scanlan Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Scanlan Oaks El ranks higher (83.3 vs 63.7 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 Ronald Thornton Middle and Scanlan Oaks El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Missouri City and Missouri City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ronald Thornton Middle: 1,760. Scanlan Oaks El: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ronald Thornton Middle and Scanlan Oaks El rank in Texas?
Ronald Thornton Middle is 424th of 1,684 and Scanlan Oaks El is 202nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).