Serving 835 students in grades 7-8, Thompson Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Intermediate serves the southern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Intermediate School's student population of 835 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
835 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Our Lion PRIDE Thrives at Thompson!
School Rankings
Thompson Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Intermediate School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3478 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Intermediate School's ranking?
Thompson Intermediate School is ranked #3478 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thompson Intermediate School often compared to?
Thompson Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly Hills Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thompson Intermediate School?
835 students attend Thompson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thompson Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thompson Intermediate School offer ?
Thompson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thompson Intermediate School part of?
Thompson Intermediate School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thompson Intermediate School located?
Thompson Intermediate School is located in the South Belt And Ellington neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in South Belt And Ellington.
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