Thompson Middle School vs. Chelsea Middle School
Should I attend Thompson Middle School or Chelsea 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
Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Chelsea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,436 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,061 students in grades 6-8, Chelsea Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,436 students
1,061 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#264 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
456
350
Grade 7 Students
469
333
Grade 8 Students
511
378
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
23%
5%
% Black
24%
10%
% White
51%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%