Serving 992 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois 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 Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 992 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Thomas Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas Middle School?
992 students attend Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thomas Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Middle School?
Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Middle School offer ?
Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 992 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
