Thompson Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2021)

10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 489 students in grades 6, Thompson Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was equal to the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
489 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
47%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thompson Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
52%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thompson Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
21%
10%
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Black
20%
32%
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White
55%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thompson Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Sixth Grade Center?
489 students attend Thompson Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thompson Sixth Grade Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Sixth Grade Center?
Thompson Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Thompson Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Thompson Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Thompson Sixth Grade Center part of?
Thompson Sixth Grade Center is part of Alabaster City School District.

School Calendar

View the Thompson Sixth Grade Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
2 Hour Early Dismissal/ Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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