The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
421 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)74%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75%
82%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
5%
Black
(09-10)90%
20%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)8%
71%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
53%
40%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Mary E. Thompson Middle School?
421 students attend Mary E. Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mary E. Thompson Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mary E. Thompson Middle School offer ?
Mary E. Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mary E. Thompson Middle School part of?
Mary E. Thompson Middle School is part of Southfield Public School District.
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