Thornton Middle School vs Shaw Heights Middle School
Shaw Heights Middle School has a higher overall rating of 5.3/10 compared to 3.9/10. Thornton Middle School is significantly larger with 719 students, about 1.7× the size of Shaw Heights Middle School (425). In math proficiency, Shaw Heights Middle School leads at 13.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Thornton Middle School
Thornton, CO
3.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
719 students
Shaw Heights Middle School
Westminster, CO
5.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
425 students
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| Metric | Thornton Middle School | Shaw Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.2% | 89.4% |
| Environment Score | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| State Rank | #1,747 of 1,829 | #1,372 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 5th | 25th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thornton Middle School | Shaw Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% | 13.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 16.0% | 26.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thornton Middle School | Shaw Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 719 | 425 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.2% | 89.4% |
| District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Westminster Public Schools |
| City | Thornton | Westminster |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Thornton (80229) | Westminster (80030) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,450 | $61,964 |
| Median Home Value | $382,900 | $422,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,719 | $1,296 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.8% | 29.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 26 min |