Best Schools in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
Original Thornton, Thornton, CO has 14 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,636 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Original Thornton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
The top high schools in Original Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
2. Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
3. Mapleton Early Career Preparation
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
4. Thornton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
5. North Valley School For Young Adults
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
The top middle schools in Original Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thornton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
The top elementary schools in Original Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Achieve Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
2. Clayton Partnership School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
3. Monterey Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 429 Students
4. Thornton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
5. Mcelwain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
6. A Child's Touch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A Child's Touch • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Original Thornton, Thornton, CO has a total population of 6,646 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Original Thornton, Thornton, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Original Thornton, Thornton, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Original Thornton, Thornton, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO
How many schools are in Original Thornton, Thornton, CO?
Original Thornton, Thornton, CO has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,636 students in total.
How do schools in Original Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Original Thornton score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Original Thornton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Original Thornton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 20%
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