Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, H S Thompson Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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H S Thompson Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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H S Thompson Learning Center's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
H S Thompson Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H S Thompson Learning Center is 0.53, 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
#8096 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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H S Thompson Learning Center is ranked #8096 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H S Thompson Learning Center?
498 students attend H S Thompson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of H S Thompson Learning Center students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H S Thompson Learning Center?
H S Thompson Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H S Thompson Learning Center offer ?
H S Thompson Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is H S Thompson Learning Center part of?
H S Thompson Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is H S Thompson Learning Center located?
H S Thompson Learning Center is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.
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