Thompson Lifelong Learning Center (Closed 2013)

Thompson Lifelong Learning Center serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
101 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
55-59%
68%
(09-10)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Lifelong Learning Center?
101 students attend Thompson Lifelong Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thompson Lifelong Learning Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Lifelong Learning Center?
Thompson Lifelong Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Lifelong Learning Center offer ?
Thompson Lifelong Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Thompson Lifelong Learning Center part of?
Thompson Lifelong Learning Center is part of Indian River School District.

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