Thompson School District
School District · North Grosvenor, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Thompson School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Thompson School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
North Grosvenordale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
North Grosvenordale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thompson Middle School
North Grosvenordale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#113 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,022
+$1,017 vs Connecticut median
District size
885 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Thompson School District ranks #113 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Thompson School District's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mary R. Fisher Elementary School (6.9/10), Tourtellotte Memorial High School (4.7/10), and Thompson Middle School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Thompson School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary R. Fisher Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Tourtellotte Memorial High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Thompson Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thompson School District
Thompson School District is a North Grosvenor, Connecticut school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 885 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $26,022 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Thompson School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Thompson School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Thompson School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thompson School District with test data.
Schools in Thompson School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- North Grosvenor
- Total Enrollment
- 885
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thompson School District?
Thompson School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Thompson School District?
The average composite rating for Thompson School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Thompson School District?
Thompson School District spends $26,022 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thompson School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thompson School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thompson School District?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Thompson School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Thompson School District?
Across schools in Thompson School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Thompson School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Thompson School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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