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A C Thompson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 317 students
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Posted December 16, 2009
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I am not impressed with the Rockford School system with ONE exception: Thompson is a WONDERFUL SCHOOL. This school has been great from the 80s when I attended to now, as my kids attend. The principal is great and the teachers are supberb. This is the only public elementary school I would recommend in Rockford.
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Posted April 7, 2009
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Wonderful principal, who cares a great deal for the students. Teachers are top of the line!

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Posted August 12, 2005
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i rate this school very highly when it comes to an academic level. all 3 of my children have gone (still attending) to this school and i would recommend this school to anyone coming into our school district!!
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 88% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female78%
Male85%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income76%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female61%
Male82%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Low income68%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female82%
Male65%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low income74%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female64%
Male81%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income71%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income78%
Non-low income67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income81%
Non-low income60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 53%
Black 15% 19%
Hispanic 15% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 229-2830

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