Thompson Elementary School vs. Ruskin Elementary School
Should I attend Thompson Elementary School or Ruskin 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
Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
Ruskin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
750 students
741 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2256 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3224 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
50
Kindergarten Students
117
121
Grade 1 Students
115
105
Grade 2 Students
110
124
Grade 3 Students
140
115
Grade 4 Students
106
117
Grade 5 Students
120
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
57%
67%
% Black
24%
16%
% White
13%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%