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Thornton Middle School vs. Westgate Community School

Should you attend Thornton Middle School or Westgate Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thornton Middle School
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Westgate Community School
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Thornton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Thornton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westgate Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
719 students
547 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thornton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westgate Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thornton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westgate Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thornton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westgate Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1728 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#797 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thornton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westgate Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
29%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westgate Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
49%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westgate Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
≥80%
(Top 50% in CO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westgate Community School with the average graduation rate observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thornton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westgate Community School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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50
Grade 1 Students
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45
Grade 2 Students
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54
Grade 3 Students
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41
Grade 4 Students
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50
Grade 5 Students
-
50
Grade 6 Students
249
52
Grade 7 Students
235
53
Grade 8 Students
235
53
Grade 9 Students
-
27
Grade 10 Students
-
30
Grade 11 Students
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18
Grade 12 Students
-
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westgate Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westgate Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
76%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westgate Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westgate Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westgate Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thornton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westgate Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thornton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westgate Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thornton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westgate Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thornton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westgate Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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