Thompson Academy (Closed 2014)

Thompson Academy serves 80 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
≤10%
57%
(11-12)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
65%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(12-13)
<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson Academy?
The graduation rate of Thompson Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thompson Academy?
80 students attend Thompson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thompson Academy students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thompson Academy offer ?
Thompson Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thompson Academy part of?
Thompson Academy is part of Broward School District.

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