I am a student at Thornton MS I also think my school has had its ups and downs but we still all got through them.Personally I love this school the teachers treat you very well and you also have fun in some of the classes. But no matter what people say about our school to us ,students, we will always
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Posted by a student on 07/30/09
I am a student at Thornton Middle School and most of the reviews here say that we are a school that has many fights and the students are always getting in trouble, but that is not true. From the year of 2006-07 to the year of 2008-09 fights have reduced by 65% according to the school paper and the 2008-09
... Read more year 94% of 8th graders passed the reading TAKS test and 42% recieved commened. So before you think of this school being bad come to the school and learn the real facts becauses the parents that have put bad reviews on here don't go to the school and don't have a real taste of Thornton Middle School. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/20/09
over the years this school has gotten better. i mean the passing rate of the reading TAKS was 91% this year i am an 8 grader. this school may have had its downs but right now we are all on top. this scool is the best
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Posted by a student on 04/06/09
I'm a 6th grader at the school.what i think is this is probally the best middle school. i really don't care what all the parents think.they are way to over protective. there are alot of clubs you could join and the teachers are so cool. thorten rock
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Posted by a student on 02/22/09
My daughter is a 6 grader. To be honest i was very worried before the school yr started, simply because of the reviews on this website. My daughter seems to enjoy the school. Although we both find there is not enough extra curr. Available to the students. I am a firm believer that in order for our children
... Read more to succeed we must as parents keep in constant contact with the school and teachers. Its our resp as parents to express to our children that we expect their best efforts in their school works. I find that email is an excellent communication for busy working parents. I think the only thing lacking in this school is better extra curr for the students, some thing to make them interested in learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/08
I have an 8th grade and a 6th grade student at Thornton and I have found that this school is not a good place for either of my children. Both of my sons are good students and well-behaved in public and at home. This school lacks leadership from the 'adults' teachers, principal, counselors. The kids run
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
I go to Thornton and im in the 8th grade. Really, the reason why the school has so many misbehaving students is because the school does not have any excitement. If they would spend their money better, then we might have some decent things. But the Principle is cool and has alot of respect from most of
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Posted by a student on 01/05/07
My son went to this school for about 4 months and I was so happy to get him out! The kids at this school have all the control! There is a major lack of supervision. Parent involvement day was really an eye opener for me as a parent! Teachers are not able to teach and the school is seriously overcrowded!
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Posted by a parent on 07/05/06
The music department of Thornton is exceptional. I find that the administrative department is lacking and the safety for my child was not a priority. I have a child who has never been a disciplinary issue and yet is afraid to attend school because the staff doesn't protect him from children they KNOW
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Posted by a parent on 12/06/05
I really liked the school. I had two children attend.
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Katy schools — Thornton Middle School is located at 19802 Keith Harrow Blvd, Katy TX 77449. 19802 Keith Harrow Blvd is in the 77449 ZIP code in Katy, TX The school district for Thornton Middle School is the Cypress - Fairbanks Independent School District. Thornton Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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