- Thornton Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than Circle of Independent Learning (208 vs. 19).
- Thornton Junior High reported a higher chronically absent students than Circle of Independent Learning (115 vs. 33).
- Thornton Junior High reported a higher violent incidents than Circle of Independent Learning (38 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Thornton Junior High reported a higher chronically absent students than Circle of Independent Learning (115 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Thornton Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than Circle of Independent Learning (208 vs. 19).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Thornton Junior High reported a higher violent incidents than Circle of Independent Learning (38 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Thornton Junior High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Circle of Independent Learning (2.5 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Thornton Junior High
1 metric was reported by Thornton Junior High. Comparable data for Circle of Independent Learning is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
520.8:1
Reported Only at Circle of Independent Learning
4 metrics were reported by Circle of Independent Learning. Comparable data for Thornton Junior High is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
79
AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
3
SAT/ACT participation
7
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
Circle of Independent Learning
$15,151.81
Local revenue share
Thornton Junior High
39.6%
Circle of Independent Learning
39.6%
State revenue share
Thornton Junior High
55.6%
Circle of Independent Learning
55.6%
Federal revenue share
Thornton Junior High
4.8%
Circle of Independent Learning
4.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thornton Junior High
14.7%
Circle of Independent Learning
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.