Brookvale Elementary vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookvale Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Thornton Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,972 students
| Measure | Brookvale Elementary Fremont, California | Thornton Middle Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #405 of 5,693 | #114 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6352 of 50,301 | #2028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 1,972 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 1,972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.6 vs 76.9).
- •Brookvale Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Brookvale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Thornton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 29.2%).
- •Brookvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.3).
- •Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,972 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookvale Elementary better than Thornton Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookvale Elementary and Thornton Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookvale Elementary: 428. Thornton Middle: 1,972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookvale Elementary and Thornton Middle rank in California?
Brookvale Elementary is 405th of 5,693 and Thornton Middle is 114th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).