Ruskin Elementary School vs. Thompson Elementary School
Should I attend Ruskin Elementary School or Thompson 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
Ruskin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruskin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
741 students
750 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3224 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2256 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
42
Kindergarten Students
121
117
Grade 1 Students
105
115
Grade 2 Students
124
110
Grade 3 Students
115
140
Grade 4 Students
117
106
Grade 5 Students
109
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
67%
57%
% Black
16%
24%
% White
14%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%