Excellent
#313 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 23% in state
Thompson Intermediate School
Elementary School · Alabaster City · Alabaster, AL
An Alabaster City elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
1509 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thompson Intermediate School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thompson Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,610/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alabaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,994
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Pelham RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 781 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alabaster City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson Intermediate School is listed in Alabaster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson Intermediate School
Thompson Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Alabaster, AL, part of Alabaster City, serving approximately 899 students in grades 4th-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson Intermediate School
What grades does Thompson Intermediate School serve?
Thompson Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Thompson Intermediate School?
Thompson Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Intermediate School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thompson Intermediate School rank in AL?
Thompson Intermediate School ranks #313 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Thompson Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thompson Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson Intermediate School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Thompson Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Thompson Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompson Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Thompson Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson Intermediate School?
54.6% of students at Thompson Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (205) 685-6200
- Area population (ZIP 35007)
- 27,935
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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