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Thompson Middle School

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Thompson Middle School is located in Alabaster, AL and is one of 11 middle schools in Shelby County School District. It is a public school that serves 941 students in grades 7-8.

Thompson Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thompson Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2008, Thompson Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thompson Middle School's students and teachers. more

Shelby County District Spending

$9,095Per Pupil

The Shelby County spends $9,095 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Shelby County District

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Developing Alabama Youth Program 1.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Shelby County Inst Ser Ctralt School Progs 2 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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School Facts

Public School
Grades 7-8
Shelby County School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Thompson Middle School
1509 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5710
www.shelbyed.k12.al....

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About the ARMT

What is it?

The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.

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Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results (2007)

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Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results (2007)

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Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results (2011)

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8 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 941

47% 52%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Thompson Middle School had 31% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

69%

Black

18%

Hispanic

10%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Thompson Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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