Thorndale Independent School District

300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577-0870
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Thorndale Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 598 students in Thorndale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Thorndale Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
598 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Thorndale Independent School District, which is ranked #819 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#757 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
41%
48%
51%
45-49%
46%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
32%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
66%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,259 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,498 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,259
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,498
$14,116

Best Thorndale Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thorndale High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Thorndale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Thorndale Independent School District?
Thorndale Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 598 students.
What is the rank of Thorndale Independent School District?
Thorndale Independent School District is ranked #819 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thorndale Independent School District?
66% of Thorndale Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thorndale Independent School District?
Thorndale Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Thorndale Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,498 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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