Serving 489 students in grades 6, Thompson Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was equal to the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
20%
32%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Sixth Grade Center?
489 students attend Thompson Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thompson Sixth Grade Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompson Sixth Grade Center?
Thompson Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Thompson Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Thompson Sixth Grade Center part of?
Thompson Sixth Grade Center is part of Alabaster City School District.
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