Thompson Intermediate School
10019 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Alabaster, AL 35007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(205)685-6200
- Thompson Intermediate School serves 958 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Thompson Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Thompson Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thompson Intermediate School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 958 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thompson Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thompson Intermediate School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #357 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 43% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 7% |
| Black | 18% | 34% |
| White | 59% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thompson Intermediate School is Linda Nolen Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Linda Nolen Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Linda Nolen Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alabaster Linda Nolen Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 41 students
0.1 miles
2280 Highwy 35
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205)682-5800 0.1 PK-12 41 - Alabaster Thompson Sixth Grade Center Charter School
Grades: 6 | 487 students
0.1 miles
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205)685-9600 0.1 6 487 - Alabaster Child Count Only Charter School
0.5 miles
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205)663-8400 0.5 n/a n/a - Alabaster Thompson High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1873 students
0.7 miles
100 Warrior Dr
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205)685-6700 0.7 9-12 1873 - Alabaster Shelby Co Institutional Ser Ctralt School Progs Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.0 miles
701 Hwy 70
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205)682-5910 1.0 6-12 n/a
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