Best Schools in Thornton, ID
Thornton, ID has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,282 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Thornton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, ID
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, ID
The top middle schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 818 Students
2. Madison Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, ID
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 646 Students
2. South Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, ID
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, ID has a total population of 225 with 45% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, ID
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, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, ID.
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, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, ID
How many schools are in Thornton, ID?
Thornton, ID has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,282 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Thornton score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Thornton underperform 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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