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#756 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 41% in state
Thompkins Middle School
Middle School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN
An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 W Mill Rd, Evansville, IN 47710
- Math 33% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thompkins Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thompkins 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), 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
$45,324
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Innovative StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Evsc Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Helfrich Park Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Perry Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 484 | 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.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #20 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompkins Middle School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompkins Middle School
Thompkins Middle School is a public middle school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 627 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompkins Middle School
What grades does Thompkins Middle School serve?
Thompkins Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thompkins Middle School?
Thompkins Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompkins Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thompkins Middle School rank in IN?
Thompkins Middle School ranks #756 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Thompkins Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompkins Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Thompkins Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompkins Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thompkins Middle School a charter school?
No, Thompkins Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompkins Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thompkins Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompkins Middle School?
45.0% of students at Thompkins 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (812) 435-8323
- Area population (ZIP 47710)
- 18,802
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 47710; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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