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Thompson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 215 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
82%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
63%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students43%
Female50%
Male38%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students67%
Female79%
Male56%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students26%
Female35%
Male13%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English24%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant26%

Reading

All Students66%
Female80%
Male47%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
Female30%
Male42%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant38%

Reading

All Students59%
Female50%
Male63%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male72%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 79% 35%
White 14% 59%
Hispanic 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
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Phone: (256) 546-7011

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