Newark Middle vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newark Middle
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
Thornton Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,972 students
| Measure | Newark Middle Newark, California | Thornton Middle Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #558 of 1,334 | #114 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9750 of 15,369 | #2028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 980 | 1,972 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 1,972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 74% |
| city | Newark | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 40.3).
- •Thornton Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 34%).
- •Thornton Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 43%).
- •Thornton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 40.1%).
- •Newark Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.3).
- •Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,972 students compared with 980.
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 Newark Middle better than Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 40.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newark Middle and Thornton Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Newark and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newark Middle: 980. Thornton Middle: 1,972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newark Middle and Thornton Middle rank in California?
Newark Middle is 558th of 1,334 and Thornton Middle is 114th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).