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Thompson Middle School

100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,434 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thompson Middle School's student population of 1,434 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thompson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#427 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thompson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
32%
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White
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Thompson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Middle School's ranking?
Thompson Middle School is ranked #427 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Thompson Middle School often compared to?
Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
1,434 students attend Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Thompson Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Middle School offer ?
Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thompson Middle School part of?
Thompson Middle School is part of Alabaster City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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