Serving 786 students in grades 7-8, Fred L. Thompson Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fred L. Thompson Junior High School often compared to?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. J. Actis Junior High School, Tevis Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?
786 students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fred L. Thompson Junior High School offer ?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fred L. Thompson Junior High School part of?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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