Best High Schools in Thornton, CA

Thornton, CA has 5 high schools with 7,327 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Thornton score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thornton don't meet expectations.

1. Cosumnes Oaks High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students

2. Lodi High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lodi Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2070 Students

3. Orestimba High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students

4. Galt High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students

5. Liberty Ranch High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thornton, CA

Thornton, CA has 5 middle schools with 3,370 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Thornton score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thornton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students

2. Millswood Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lodi Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 769 Students

3. Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 746 Students

4. Yolo Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, CA

Thornton, CA has 4 elementary schools with 2,445 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Thornton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thornton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Franklin Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 894 Students

2. Lakewood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lodi Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students

3. New Hope Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Hope Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 177 Students

4. Lake Canyon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 511 Students

5. Von Renner Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Thornton, CA has a total population of 2,700 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Thornton, CA

13,142

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thornton, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

57.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

23.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

33.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, CA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

374 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Thornton, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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