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Sandra L Thompson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 681 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 12, 2013

My daughter is in the 3rd grade and loves her teacher! I also approve of her teacher's teaching skills and the way she interacts with her students. All of the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this school to someone moving to the area!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2008

I love the school, as well as the location and community. My children have been attending this school from Day 1, and I will not be leaving anytime soon!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2008

My kids love their teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2008

I am thrilled with thompson elementary, their teachers and their administration. My son is a special ed student who is fully integrated in the third grade - and the support he receives, from both special ed and regular ed, is second to none! further, both staff and administration were very proactive (and caring for both parties) relating to a recent 'bully' situation. The staff and administration takes safety and mutual respect very seriously. Excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2007

I love this school! The principle is highly involved with the children in an non intimating way. The teachers are kind and dedicated as is the entire support staff. The facility is always clean and maintained. I do although wish that more of the parents were involved in the academics of their children, The school makes numerous attempts to create a strong family base, but if the parents are unwilling to participate it is useless.I was appalled at how few kindergartners were able to write their names, yet the teachers diligently worked with them to accomplish the goals set forth by the school district. I applaud their patience and effort. My only fault with the school is that I wish that the class sizes were a smaller. Although they did well making the goals there was little extra time to work with the few children that were advanced.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 70% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female70%
Male78%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian88%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch29%
Full price90%
Students without disabilities73%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students67%
Female70%
Male62%
Black/African American41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Full price76%
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female60%
Male58%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students73%
Female80%
Male66%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasian86%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price80%
Students without disabilities76%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Black/African American63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch65%
Full price63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male68%
Black/African American50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Full price75%
Students without disabilities78%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%

Science

All Students54%
Female45%
Male43%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full price64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students46%
Female54%
Male40%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full price50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English47%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 42%
Hispanic 20% 37%
Black 17% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7351 North Campbell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Phone: (702) 799-3430

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