Frank E. Thompson Middle School vs. Claiborne Pell Elementary School
Should I attend Frank E. Thompson Middle School or Claiborne Pell Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades 5-8, Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-4
Total Students
565 students
744 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#202 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
-
145
Grade 1 Students
-
130
Grade 2 Students
-
162
Grade 3 Students
-
129
Grade 4 Students
-
147
Grade 5 Students
139
-
Grade 6 Students
145
-
Grade 7 Students
147
-
Grade 8 Students
134
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
37%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
34%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%