CaliforniaSchoolsThornton Middle

Thornton Middle

PublicRegularGrades 68
Fremont, California · Fremont Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,972
ST Ratio25.3:1
FRL24%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,972
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
24%-41.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Thornton Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Fremont, California. The school enrolls 1,972 students. It is part of the Fremont Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.3:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictFremont Unified
County6001
CityFremont
ZIP94536
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061440001687

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,972
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino12.7%
Black / African American72.8%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races4.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
12.7%
Black
72.8%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
4.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)