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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornton Junior High School's student population of 1,302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thornton Junior High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
74%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thornton Junior High School often compared to?
Thornton Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Junior High School, John M. Horner Middle School, William Hopkins Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Thornton Junior High School?
1,302 students attend Thornton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thornton Junior High School students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Junior High School?
Thornton Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thornton Junior High School offer ?
Thornton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thornton Junior High School part of?
Thornton Junior High School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
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