Thompson Instructional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Instructional Center's attendance zone covers the entire district in Joliet, IL, encompassing approximately 22.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
84 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)49%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)17%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL 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 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Instructional Center?
84 students attend Thompson Instructional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Thompson Instructional Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thompson Instructional Center offer ?
Thompson Instructional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thompson Instructional Center part of?
Thompson Instructional Center is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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