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Thornton Junior High

Fremont Unified · Alameda County · 4357 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536-4897

(510) 793-9090 · thornton.fremont.k12.ca.us

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10/10
#47
Rank 47 out of 1,315
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #48 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #47 · 97th percentile
Science10/10 · #77 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Thornton Junior High sits in the heart of Fremont, a city in the East Bay that's become one of the Bay Area's most sought-after spots for families who want top-tier public schools without paying San Francisco prices. As one of the highest-ranked middle schools in California, Thornton draws academically motivated students and families who take education seriously — and the strong Math and English scores reflect that culture throughout the school community. If you're moving to the Niles or Centerville neighborhoods nearby, Thornton is the kind of school that makes the decision a lot easier.

Student Demographics

1,895 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
1,363 (72%)
Hispanic
195 (10%)
White
124 (7%)
Filipino
93 (5%)
Multiple Races
55 (3%)
Other
65 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners271 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged459 (24%)
Students with Disabilities138 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,972
Enrollment
77.8
Teachers (FTE)
25.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
27.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #255 · 82nd percentile

202 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found