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Thompson Instructional Center

1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Thompson Instructional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
76 students
This chart displays total students of Thompson Instructional Center by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
16%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
57%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
17%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Thompson Instructional Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thompson Instructional Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Instructional Center?
76 students attend Thompson Instructional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Thompson Instructional Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thompson Instructional Center offer ?
Thompson Instructional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thompson Instructional Center part of?
Thompson Instructional Center is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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