Thompson Intermediate School serves 892 students in grades 4-5.
Thompson Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thompson Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thompson Intermediate School's student population of 892 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompson Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thompson Intermediate School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
10%
Black
21%
32%
White
54%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Intermediate School's ranking?
Thompson Intermediate School is ranked #273 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Thompson Intermediate School often compared to?
Thompson Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Intermediate School?
892 students attend Thompson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thompson Intermediate School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Intermediate School?
Thompson Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Thompson Intermediate School offer ?
Thompson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Thompson Intermediate School part of?
Thompson Intermediate School is part of Alabaster City School District.
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