H B Thompson Middle School

98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 920 students in grades 6-8, H B Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

H B Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

H B Thompson Middle School's student population of 920 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

H B Thompson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H B Thompson Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#727 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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83%
55%
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80%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
46%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H B Thompson Middle School's ranking?
H B Thompson Middle School is ranked #727 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are H B Thompson Middle School often compared to?
H B Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Woods Middle School, Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend H B Thompson Middle School?
920 students attend H B Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of H B Thompson Middle School students are Asian, 46% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H B Thompson Middle School?
H B Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does H B Thompson Middle School offer ?
H B Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H B Thompson Middle School part of?
H B Thompson Middle School is part of Syosset Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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