- Thornton Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than G. M. Walters Middle (208 vs. 51).
- Thornton Junior High reported a higher students per counselor than G. M. Walters Middle (520.8:1 vs. 414.2:1).
- G. M. Walters Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Thornton Junior High (216 vs. 115).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
G. M. Walters Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Thornton Junior High (216 vs. 115).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Thornton Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than G. M. Walters Middle (208 vs. 51).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
G. M. Walters Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Thornton Junior High (89 vs. 38).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Thornton Junior High reported a higher students per counselor than G. M. Walters Middle (520.8:1 vs. 414.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Thornton Junior High
$15,151.81
G. M. Walters Middle
$15,151.81
Local revenue share
Thornton Junior High
39.6%
G. M. Walters Middle
39.6%
State revenue share
Thornton Junior High
55.6%
G. M. Walters Middle
55.6%
Federal revenue share
Thornton Junior High
4.8%
G. M. Walters Middle
4.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thornton Junior High
14.7%
G. M. Walters Middle
14.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Alameda County
$126,240
Alameda County
$126,240
Poverty rate
Alameda County
9.2%
Alameda County
9.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Alameda County
51.5%
Alameda County
51.5%
Unemployment rate
Alameda County
4.5%
Alameda County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.