Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, H B Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: H B Thompson Middle School serves the southeast part of Syosset, NY, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
H B Thompson Middle School's student population of 951 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
951 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
H B Thompson Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H B Thompson Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
54%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #154 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend H B Thompson Middle School?
951 students attend H B Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of H B Thompson Middle School students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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