For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,801 students in Thornton, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Thornton, CO are Westgate Community School, Century Middle School and Pathways Future Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thornton, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Century Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #33.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Thornton, CO include Westgate Community School, Century Middle School and Pathways Future Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Thornton, CO?
3 public middle schools are located in Thornton, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton, CO?
Thornton, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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