Serving 837 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 837 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Thompson Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Jr High School is 0.66, 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Jr High School?
837 students attend Thompson Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thompson Jr High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Jr High School?
Thompson Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thompson Jr High School offer ?
Thompson Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thompson Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 837 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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