Thompson Middle School vs. Thorne Middle School
Should you attend Thompson Middle School or Thorne Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Thorne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 859 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 625 students in grades 6-8, Thorne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
859 students
625 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1266 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
276
200
Grade 7 Students
277
196
Grade 8 Students
306
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
84%
75%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
