Thompson Middle School serves 305 students in grades 5-8.
Thompson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thompson Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Middle School's ranking?
Thompson Middle School is ranked #710 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Thompson Middle School often compared to?
Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary R. Fisher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
305 students attend Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thompson Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thompson Middle School offer ?
Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson Middle School part of?
Thompson Middle School is part of Thompson School District.
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