H B Thompson Middle School vs. South Woods Middle School
Should I attend H B Thompson Middle School or South Woods Middle 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
H B Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
South Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, South Woods Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
920 students
727 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#752 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
295
220
Grade 7 Students
328
246
Grade 8 Students
289
261
Ungraded Students
8
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
43%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
46%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
