Billy Baines Middle School vs. Ronald Thornton Middle School
Should you attend Billy Baines Middle School or Ronald Thornton Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Billy Baines Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ronald Thornton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,296 students in grades 6-8, Billy Baines Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,529 students in grades 6-8, Ronald Thornton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,296 students
1,529 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2173 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2590 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
431
532
Grade 7 Students
427
495
Grade 8 Students
438
502
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
9%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
23%
34%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
