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Thompson Elementary School vs. Cedar Crest Elementary School

Should you attend Thompson Elementary School or Cedar Crest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thompson Elementary School
2525 Helen Ln
Mesquite, TX 75181
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cedar Crest Elementary School
2020 Mouser St
Dallas, TX 75203
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
600 students
373 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thompson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Crest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thompson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Crest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thompson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedar Crest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6602 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#5969 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thompson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedar Crest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thompson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedar Crest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
54
Kindergarten Students
73
52
Grade 1 Students
86
52
Grade 2 Students
91
49
Grade 3 Students
114
46
Grade 4 Students
102
37
Grade 5 Students
90
34
Grade 6 Students
-
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedar Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
69%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedar Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thompson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thompson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thompson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedar Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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