Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, Fred D. Thompson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)49%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)44%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
88%
22%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Fred D. Thompson Middle School?
483 students attend Fred D. Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fred D. Thompson Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred D. Thompson Middle School?
Fred D. Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred D. Thompson Middle School offer ?
Fred D. Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fred D. Thompson Middle School part of?
Fred D. Thompson Middle School is part of Richmond City Public Schools.
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