Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Thompkins Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompkins Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompkins Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompkins Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
82%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompkins Middle School's ranking?
Thompkins Middle School is ranked #758 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thompkins Middle School often compared to?
Thompkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Thompkins Middle School?
616 students attend Thompkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Thompkins Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompkins Middle School?
Thompkins Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thompkins Middle School offer ?
Thompkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thompkins Middle School part of?
Thompkins Middle School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
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