Below Average
#867 of 990 schools in CT
Thompson Middle School
Middle School · Thompson School District · North Grosvenordale, CT
A middle school in North Grosvenordale, CT where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thompson Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thompson Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,651
Median home value
$298,100
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 5–8 | 3.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Woodstock Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 4.5 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Webster Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Thompson School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson Middle School is listed in Thompson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson Middle School
Thompson Middle School is a public middle school in North Grosvenordale, CT, part of Thompson School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson Middle School
What grades does Thompson Middle School serve?
Thompson Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thompson Middle School rank in CT?
Thompson Middle School ranks #867 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Thompson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thompson Middle School a charter school?
No, Thompson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thompson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson Middle School?
46.3% of students at Thompson Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (860) 923-9380
- Area population (ZIP 06255)
- 4,442
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 06255; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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