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Thornton Elementary School vs. Great Hearts Forest Heights

Should you attend Thornton Elementary School or Great Hearts Forest Heights? 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
Thornton Elementary School
6450 Pembroke
San Antonio, TX 78240
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Great Hearts Forest Heights
5538 Research Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thornton Elementary 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,230 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-10
Total Students
568 students
1,230 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thornton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Hearts Forest Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thornton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Hearts Forest Heights.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thornton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Hearts Forest Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northside Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Forest Heights with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Hearts Texas School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5143 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2411 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thornton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Hearts Forest Heights, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
48%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Hearts Forest Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Hearts Texas School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Hearts Forest Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Hearts Texas School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Hearts Forest Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Great Hearts Texas School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thornton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Great Hearts Forest Heights by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
-
Kindergarten Students
99
142
Grade 1 Students
83
119
Grade 2 Students
89
124
Grade 3 Students
70
120
Grade 4 Students
78
124
Grade 5 Students
88
116
Grade 6 Students
-
130
Grade 7 Students
-
126
Grade 8 Students
-
99
Grade 9 Students
-
71
Grade 10 Students
-
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thornton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Hearts Forest Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Hearts Texas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thornton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Hearts Forest Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Hearts Texas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thornton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Hearts Forest Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Hearts Texas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thornton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Hearts Forest Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Hearts Texas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thornton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Hearts Forest Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Hearts Texas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thornton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Hearts Forest Heights, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Hearts Texas School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thornton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Hearts Forest Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Hearts Texas School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thornton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Hearts Forest Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Hearts Texas School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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