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4357 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536-4897
Summary
Thornton Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
73.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 65/1,204 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 64/1,204 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,972 |
| Low-Income Students | 477 (24.2%) |
| English Learners | 195 (9.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.5% to 83.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 81.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.2% to 75.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.0-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Thornton Middle compare within the district?
Thornton Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Fremont Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Thornton Middle rank in California?
Thornton Middle ranks No. 65 of 1,204 in reading and No. 64 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Thornton Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.0% meet the reading standard and 43.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Thornton Middle compare with other schools in Fremont?
Thornton Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Fremont with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FremontHow does Thornton Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Thornton Middle is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton MiddleThis school | 73.2% | 79.6% |
| Centerville Middle | 55.4% | 61.3% |
| G. M. Walters Middle | 44.7% | 55.6% |
