B
Good
70/100

Thornton Central School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1886 NH Rte. 175, Thornton, NH 03285
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in New Hampshire
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

70
Repit Score
out of 100
173
Students
enrolled
7.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%76/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in New Hampshire (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Hampshire schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+11 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+24 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 New Hampshire state test (2020–21), 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%62%reading +5 pts, math +26 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +27 pts, math +39 pts99th 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 1886 NH Rte. 175
City Thornton
ZIP Code 03285
District 3306660
NCES School ID 330666000433
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 03285

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,593
Per Capita Income $42,922
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%
High School or Higher 98.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $273,900
Median Rent $1,309
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
View full data for ZIP 03285 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thornton Central School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Black 1.2%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 173
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thornton Central School?
Thornton Central School has a Repit School Score of 70 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 Central School?
Thornton Central School has 173 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1.
What grades does Thornton Central School serve?
Thornton Central School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thornton Central School receive per student?
Thornton Central School receives $27,937 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thornton Central School in 03285 ▼
Avg Home Value
$438,733
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,737
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
19.3%

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