Thompson Elementary School
Thompson Elementary School serves 792 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Thompson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thompson Elementary School places 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 20%)
School Overview
Thompson Elementary School's student population of 792 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 792 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thompson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thompson Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3152 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aldine Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thompson Elementary School is Aldine High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stovall Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bussey Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Bussey Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 951 students10
0.4 miles
11555 Airline
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-1501 0.4 K-4 951 - Houston Stovall Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 971 students10
0.4 miles
11201 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-0670 0.4 7-8 971 - Houston Aldine High School Math: 10% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,463 students10
0.5 miles
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 448-5231 0.5 9-12 2,463 - Houston Black Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 859 students10
0.5 miles
160 Millstream
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 878-0350 0.5 K-4 859 - Houston Marcella Intermediate School Math: 42% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 843 students10
0.9 miles
16250 Cotillion Dr
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 878-0860 0.9 5-6 843
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