For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in Thompson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Thompson School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
901 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Thompson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
7 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
781 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
87%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
67
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,129 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,229 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,129
$26,037
Spending / Student
$27,229
$25,109
Best Thompson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thompson School District?
Thompson School District manages 3 public schools serving 901 students.
What is the rank of Thompson School District?
Thompson School District is ranked #141 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Thompson School District?
87% of Thompson School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thompson School District?
Thompson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Thompson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,229 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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