Thompson Elementary School
Thompson Elementary School serves 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Thompson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Thompson Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 615 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thompson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thompson Elementary School is 0.57, 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 (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4184 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Bernardino City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Thompson Elementary School is Alternative Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cole Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Highland Cole Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 388 students10
0.6 miles
1331 Cole Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6510 0.6 K-6 388 - Highland Cypress Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 576 students10
0.9 miles
26825 Cypress St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514 0.9 K-6 576 - Highland Highland Pacific Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 364 students10
0.9 miles
3340 Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6518 0.9 K-6 364 - Highland Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-12 | 35 students10
1.0 miles
3232 E. Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6221 1 1-12 35 - Highland San Andreas High School Alternative School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 505 students10
1.0 miles
3232 E. Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6521 1 10-12 505
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