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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Thornton Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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?
76% of Thornton Junior High School students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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?
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