Best Schools in Thornton, IA
Thornton, IA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 952 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Thornton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, IA
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, IA
The top middle schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, IA
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
2. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, IA has a total population of 574 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, IA
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 Thornton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, IA.
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 Thornton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, IA
How many schools are in Thornton, IA?
Thornton, IA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 952 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Thornton score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Thornton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 56%
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