Thurgood Marshall High School is a public high school located in Missouri City, Texas and is a part of the Fort Bend Independent School District. Marshall, serving grades 9 through 12, serves sections of Missouri City and a portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Stafford, including sections of Fifth Street.
Serving 1,615 students in grades 9-12, Thurgood Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall High School's student population of 1,615 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
滨苍蝉辫颈谤别鈥辩耻颈辫鈥尘补驳颈苍别
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7097 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall High School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall High School is ranked #7097 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall High School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Katy High School, Lamar Cons High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall High School?
1,615 students attend Thurgood Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Thurgood Marshall High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall High School?
Thurgood Marshall High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall High School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thurgood Marshall High School part of?
Thurgood Marshall High School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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