B+
Above Average
79/100

Thornton Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont, CA 94536
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
3.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 99th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 33rd percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
1,854
Students
enrolled
25.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%99/1003.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%33/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 33rd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency76% (+28 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency74% (+37 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading -9 pts, math +1 pts51st percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +14 pts, math +5 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic47%32%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts61st percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts86th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading -4 pts, math +6 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +9 pts, math +14 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4357 Thornton Ave.
City Fremont
ZIP Code 94536
District 0614400
NCES School ID 061440001687
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94536

Understanding the community around Thornton Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $152,076
Per Capita Income $64,478
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,160,200
Median Rent $2,755
Owner-Occupied 58.6%
Renter-Occupied 41.4%
View full data for ZIP 94536 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thornton Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 76.2%
Hispanic/Latino 11.1%
White 6.9%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Black 1.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,854
Teachers (FTE) 73.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thornton Middle?
Thornton Middle has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thornton Middle?
Thornton Middle has 1,854 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.3:1.
What grades does Thornton Middle serve?
Thornton Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thornton Middle receive per student?
Thornton Middle receives $17,940 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thornton Middle in 94536 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,399,617
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,365
1-Year Change
-2.2%
% Renters
41.4%

Other Schools in 94536

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026