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Frank E. Thompson Middle School

55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 546 students in grades 5-8, Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Frank E. Thompson Middle School's student population of 546 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
546 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank E. Thompson Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#238 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frank E. Thompson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frank E. Thompson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frank E. Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank E. Thompson Middle School's ranking?
Frank E. Thompson Middle School is ranked #238 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Frank E. Thompson Middle School often compared to?
Frank E. Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamestown School-lawn, Rogers High School, Claiborne Pell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Frank E. Thompson Middle School?
546 students attend Frank E. Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Frank E. Thompson Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank E. Thompson Middle School?
Frank E. Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frank E. Thompson Middle School offer ?
Frank E. Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Frank E. Thompson Middle School part of?
Frank E. Thompson Middle School is part of Newport School District.

School Reviews
5   4/23/2008
I would totally recommend this school. it has very good teachers and most of the students are respectful as well. I use to go to this school and i loved it!!!!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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