Thornton Middle School

The rear play area at Thornton Middle School in Thornton, Colorado.

The basketball courts and play area at Thornton Middle School in Thornton, Colorado.

An overview of the main building at Thornton Middle School in Thornton, Colorado.

Thornton Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

9451 Hoffman Way, Thornton, CO

South Thornton Neighborhood

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

795 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
4%

Reading Proficiency
10%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

10%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 44	Full Time Teachers 44
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

303:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.7%	Female 47.2%
Hispanic 77.3%	White 10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 7.2%	Black 3.2%
Two or more races 1.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/3/2025

This school is awful. They do not care about the welfare of these kids. They didn't care about my son. My son was bullied and touched inappropriately nu.erous ti.es by.differemt students. He'd report it and all that was ever said is" we will look in to it". Nothing ever happened. No one got conseque...

1.0 other

8/4/2023

Biggest waste of middle school years possible genuinely never wanted to go

5.0 other

10/19/2013

I have been going to this school since 6th grade.I love this school so much it has great teachers that care about there students.If they catch you not working they will talk to you about how this could help your future.It seems to help because most of my friend were those kids and they got a 4.0 all...

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List Price Range

$218K - $578K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$409,279

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

47%

Average Household Income

$95,357

% of College Grads

17.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,445 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

60.7%

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$297,500

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
974 Sq Ft

2245 Coronado Pkwy N
Unit B

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$420,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft

9360 Nagel Dr

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$144,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft

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Megastar Realty

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$295,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft

2246 Coronado Pkwy N
Unit A

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$359,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft

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New 15 days ago

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2 Beds
1 Bath
825 Sq Ft

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Unit 6-105

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1 Bath
968 Sq Ft

2105 Coronado Pkwy N
Unit D

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft

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7 Beds
5 Baths
3,808 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
495+ Sq Ft

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Avens Point
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1-2 Baths
550+ Sq Ft

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530+ Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
504+ Sq Ft

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723+ Sq Ft

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Avena Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
719+ Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
693+ Sq Ft

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Aztec Villa Apartments
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2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft

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Thornton, CO

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1-2 Baths
775+ Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Westgate Community School

K to 12th
Charter

B-

Life Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Academy of Charter Schools

Pre-K to 12th
Charter

A-

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Colorado Adams County Thornton 80229 South Thornton

Thornton Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Thornton, CO and is served by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 795 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Thornton Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $409,279. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westgate Community School, Life Christian Academy, Academy of Charter Schools, and more. Learn more about what Thornton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton Middle School.

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