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Best Middle Schools in Thornton, Colorado

Compare 11 middle schools in Thornton. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

11
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
21,778
Total Students
Across Thornton
17.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
11 schools found

About Middle Schools in Thornton

Thornton, Colorado offers 11 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.

Achieve Academy

publicmiddlePK-8
9100 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Rodger Quist Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
13451 Yosemite Street, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
855
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Discovery Magnet School

publicmiddleK-8
4949 E. 147Th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
692
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Explore Pk-8

publicmiddlePK-8
10310 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Clayton Partnership School

publicmiddleK-8
8970 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Meadow Community School

publicmiddlePK-8
9150 Monroe St, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Shadow Ridge Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
12551 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Thornton Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9451 Hoffman Way, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Century Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
13000 Lafayette Street, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
717
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Rocky Top Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
14150 York Street, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
1,052
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Stem Launch

publicmiddleK-8
9450 Pecos Street, Thornton, CO 80206
0
Rating
Students
677
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math0%
ELA0%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)1
Moderate (15-20:1)10
Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 1,052 students at Rocky Top Middle School
  • Best ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many middle schools are in Thornton, Colorado?

There are several middle schools in Thornton, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.

What is the best middle school in Thornton?

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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Thornton?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Thornton is 17.4:1.