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#2937 of 3,192 schools in MI
Thompson Middle School
Middle School · Saginaw School District of the City of · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw School District of the City of middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3021 COURT ST, Saginaw, MI 48602
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thompson Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), 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
$46,068
Median home value
$70,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| White Pine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 963 | Compare → |
| Saginaw ISD Transitions CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Francis Reh PsaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 503 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Saginaw School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson Middle School is listed in Saginaw School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson Middle School
Thompson Middle School is a public middle school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw School District of the City of, serving approximately 373 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,937 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% 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 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 18.6:1. 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 MI?
Thompson Middle School ranks #2,937 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thompson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% 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?
93.3% 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.7%
- Phone
- (989) 399-5600
- Area population (ZIP 48602)
- 27,490
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 48602; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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