Serving 310 students in grades 3-5, R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
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R E Thompson Intermediate School's student population of 310 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R E Thompson Intermediate School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
24%
32%
White
67%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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R E Thompson Intermediate School is ranked #353 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are R E Thompson Intermediate School often compared to?
R E Thompson Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colbert Heights Elementary 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 29% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend R E Thompson Intermediate School?
310 students attend R E Thompson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of R E Thompson Intermediate School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R E Thompson Intermediate School?
R E Thompson Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does R E Thompson Intermediate School offer ?
R E Thompson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is R E Thompson Intermediate School part of?
R E Thompson Intermediate School is part of Tuscumbia City School District.
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