The International School At Thornton Middle School
Tel:
(720)972-5160
- The International School At Thornton Middle School serves 923 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
The International School At Thornton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- The International School At Thornton Middle School's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 923 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The International School At Thornton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of The International School At Thornton Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1573 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to The International School At Thornton Middle School is Thornton High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Achieve Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thornton Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Thornton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1734 students
0.2 miles
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-4800 0.2 9-12 1734 - Denver Thornton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
0.3 miles
900 Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5660 0.3 PK-5 394 - Denver Achieve Academy Grades: PK-8 | 564 students
0.9 miles
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1300 0.9 PK-8 564 - Denver Explore Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 419 students
0.9 miles
2410 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1300 0.9 PK-6 419 - Denver North Mor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.9 miles
9580 Damon Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720)972-5540 0.9 PK-5 466
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Not just kids need schooling. Learn about the Parent Academy offered through Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where parents go back to school.
Across the country, parents are opting their children out of Common Core testing, with New York City seeing some of the biggest opt-out numbers. How is this massive school district handling the situation?
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
