Fred D. Thompson Middle School (Closed 2016)
Fred D. Thompson Middle School served 483 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 483 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 49% | 79% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 44% | 79% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 16% |
| Black | 88% | 22% |
| White | 4% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fred D. Thompson Middle School is Huguenot High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Elkhardt Thompson Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Elkhardt Thompson Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 40%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 798 students10
0.1 miles
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554 0.1 6-8 798 - Richmond Huguenot High School Math: 70% | Reading: 79%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,349 student10
0.2 miles
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967 0.2 9-12 1,349 - Richmond Crestwood Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 75%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 563 students10
0.7 miles
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710 0.7 PK-5 563 - Richmond Southampton Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 443 students10
0.7 miles
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434 0.7 PK-5 443 - Richmond Bon Air Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 642 students10
1.2 miles
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700 1.2 PK-5 642
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