Best High Schools in Thornton, PA

Thornton, PA has 3 high schools with 4,042 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 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thornton exceed expectations.

1. Garnet Valley Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students

2. West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students

3. Kennett Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kennett Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thornton, PA

Thornton, PA has 3 middle schools with 2,812 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 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thornton meet expectations.

1. Stetson Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

2. Garnet Valley Ms

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students

3. Kennett Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kennett Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, PA

Thornton, PA has 4 elementary schools with 2,034 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 94% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thornton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sarah W Starkweather El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students

2. Westtown-thornbury El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students

3. Concord El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 628 Students

4. Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennett Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades KG • 283 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, PA

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

Community Factors

Thornton, PA has a total population of 4,393 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Thornton, PA

8,888

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thornton, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,837 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

95 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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