Thornton Junior High School vs. John M. Horner Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,302 students in grades 7-8, Thornton Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,527 students in grades 6-8, John M. Horner Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
1,302 students
1,527 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
503
Grade 7 Students
689
515
Grade 8 Students
613
509
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
74%
82%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
8%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%