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
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)