Serving 1,030 students in grades 6-8, Rodney E. Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School's student population of 1,030 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rodney E. Thompson Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#486 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
22%
22%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rodney E. Thompson Middle School's ranking?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School is ranked #486 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rodney E. Thompson Middle School often compared to?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H.h. Poole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rodney E. Thompson Middle School?
1,030 students attend Rodney E. Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rodney E. Thompson Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rodney E. Thompson Middle School?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rodney E. Thompson Middle School offer ?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rodney E. Thompson Middle School part of?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School is part of Stafford County School District.
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