Is Thompson Intermediate School a good school?

Thompson Intermediate School ranks 163 rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thompson Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 898 students attended Thompson Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Thompson Intermediate School?

Students at Thompson Intermediate School are 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 22% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Thompson Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Thompson Intermediate School usually go on to attend: Middle : Thompson Middle School High : Thompson High School

Thompson Intermediate School

Summary:

Thompson Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Alabaster, Alabama, serving 898 students in grades 4-5. As part of the highly-ranked Alabaster City School District, Thompson Intermediate consistently outperforms state averages in academic proficiency across Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts.

The school's strong performance is particularly noteworthy for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.23% White, 21.6% African American, and 21.71% Hispanic students. Thompson Intermediate excels in supporting the academic achievement of its African American, Hispanic, and Native American students, ranking among the top schools in Alabama for these subgroups. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, from 29.48% in 2021-2022 to 53.23% in 2022-2023, demonstrating its commitment to equity and ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.

When compared to nearby schools, Thompson Intermediate stands out as a high-performing institution. While other schools in the Hoover City and Shelby County districts also demonstrate strong academic results, Thompson Intermediate's consistent excellence across various subject areas and its focus on subgroup equity make it a standout among the region's elementary schools.

Detail:

Public 4-5

1509 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007-5243

(205) 685-6200

District: Alabaster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,652

Students who attend Thompson Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Thompson Middle School
High:	Thompson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 898

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Hispanic:

21.7%

African American:

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thompson Intermediate School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Thompson Intermediate School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Alabaster City School District. Student population at Thompson Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (21.7%), African American (21.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alabaster City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thompson Intermediate School is 20.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Alabaster City School District! (See more...)

Compare Thompson Intermediate School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson Intermediate School is $9,652, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Alabaster City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thompson Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Intermediate School 163^rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Thompson Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Alabaster City:

SchoolDigger ranks Alabaster City 22^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2016	67.56	200^th	691	71.1%
2017	68.64	184^th	688	73.3%
2018	67.05	222^nd	680	67.4%
2019	69.00	185^th	681	72.8%
2021	72.53	160^th	692	76.9%
2022	75.62	143^rd	687	79.2%
2023	79.87	116^th	680	82.9%
2024	74.19	163^rd	684	76.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.91	5^th	12	58.3%
2018	75.00	3^rd	17	82.4%
2019	35.32	27^th	39	30.8%
2021	49.03	27^th	54	50.0%
2023	91.22	5^th	70	92.9%
2024	52.87	42^nd	82	48.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.36	11^th	25	56.0%
2018	39.80	42^nd	65	35.4%
2019	39.76	47^th	74	36.5%
2021	59.57	21^st	100	79.0%
2022	38.51	69^th	110	37.3%
2023	54.93	39^th	123	68.3%
2024	59.36	39^th	131	70.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	49.14	121^st	280	56.8%
2018	64.56	82^nd	344	76.2%
2019	80.64	38^th	392	90.3%
2021	65.12	87^th	398	78.1%
2022	69.51	65^th	345	81.2%
2023	60.83	98^th	373	73.7%
2024	56.15	138^th	395	65.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	57.48	226^th	567	60.1%
2018	57.64	280^th	651	57.0%
2019	57.04	269^th	649	58.6%
2021	74.73	112^th	653	82.8%
2022	66.35	183^rd	651	71.9%
2023	81.73	65^th	623	89.6%
2024	73.29	136^th	670	79.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.84	181^st	639	71.7%
2018	64.96	208^th	640	67.5%
2019	64.48	207^th	646	68.0%
2021	68.48	173^rd	656	73.6%
2022	74.57	136^th	656	79.3%
2023	78.22	115^th	645	82.2%
2024	70.55	171^st	650	73.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	17.46	22^nd	25	12.0%
2022	41.76	17^th	22	22.7%
2023	49.83	13^th	19	31.6%
2024	51.27	15^th	21	28.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.68	176^th	639	72.5%
2018	68.30	193^rd	650	70.3%
2019	71.07	164^th	650	74.8%
2021	73.41	138^th	669	79.4%
2022	72.95	152^nd	669	77.3%
2023	78.54	110^th	649	83.1%
2024	74.36	153^rd	655	76.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	71.29	62^nd	336	81.5%
2018	74.90	70^th	423	83.5%
2019	78.22	55^th	426	87.1%
2021	77.02	59^th	426	86.2%
2022	82.74	37^th	426	91.3%
2023	88.62	27^th	427	93.7%
2024	85.59	28^th	420	93.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.12	51^st	130	60.8%
2018	47.67	65^th	140	53.6%
2019	52.30	61^st	152	59.9%
2021	64.53	43^rd	164	73.8%
2022	65.02	48^th	175	72.6%
2023	71.37	43^rd	184	76.6%
2024	69.61	45^th	196	77.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	49.39	30^th	58	48.3%
2021	70.60	15^th	63	76.2%
2022	67.37	13^th	65	80.0%
2023	72.55	13^th	57	77.2%
2024	76.20	11^th	59	81.4%

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Rank History for White students at Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	62.56	124^th	369	66.4%
2018	66.85	148^th	508	70.9%
2019	70.44	121^st	529	77.1%
2021	69.52	131^st	539	75.7%
2022	72.16	123^rd	540	77.2%
2023	77.06	94^th	528	82.2%
2024	70.12	137^th	535	74.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	620	153	13	144	0	0	23	953
2015	587	165	13	164	0	1	31	961
2016	559	169	16	178	1	0	35	958
2017	539	171	11	206	1	1	38	967
2018	529	185	10	211	1	1	39	976
2019	483	188	11	185	5	1	21	894
2020	460	190	10	190	4	1	29	884
2021	459	189	7	197	1	0	38	891
2022	486	190	6	204	1	0	5	892
2023	478	194	10	195	2	1	18	898

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thompson Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	953	48.0	19.8	38.7
2015	961	50.0	19.2	38.4
2016	958	44.0	21.7	43.3
2017	967	49.0	19.7	39
2018	976	45.0	21.6	36.1
2019	894	40.0	22.3	40.6
2020	884	42.0	21.0	44.7
2021	891	38.0	23.4	34.9
2022	892	42.0	21.2	29.5
2023	898	43.0	20.8	53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thompson Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	953	48.0	19.8	38.7
2015	961	50.0	19.2	38.4
2016	958	44.0	21.7	43.3
2017	967	49.0	19.7	39
2018	976	45.0	21.6	36.1
2019	894	40.0	22.3	40.6
2020	884	42.0	21.0	44.7
2021	891	38.0	23.4	34.9
2022	892	42.0	21.2	29.5
2023	898	43.0	20.8	53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thompson Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,700 (17.6%)	$7,938 (82.2%)	$9,652

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 116^th of 680 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Intermediate School)	52.3	53.4	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabaster City)	52.3	53.4	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Intermediate School)	51.1	46.7	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabaster City)	51.1	46.7	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	894	898	0.4%
African American	188	194	3.2%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	185	195	5.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	483	478	1%
Two or More Races	21	18	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	53.2%	12.6%

Schools Near Thompson Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thompson Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1509 Kent Dairy Rd	Alabaster	35007	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 685-6200	898	43	20.8	53.2%	478 (53.2%)	194 (21.6%)	195 (21.7%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.0%)	74.2	163^rd of 684 public elementary schools	76.2%		79.9	116^th of 680 public elementary schools	82.9%	47		49.0	49.7	48.1		68.0	73.8	$9,652	$1,700	$7,938
Creek View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	8568 Highway 17	Maylene	35114	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 685-6100	946	59	16.1	48.5%	530 (56.0%)	184 (19.5%)	178 (18.8%)	11 (1.2%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	34 (3.6%)								(n/a)	65.5				79.6			$10,240	$1,165	$9,061
Meadow View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2800 Smokey Rd	Alabaster	35007	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 685-4300	944	59	16.1	52.6%	486 (51.5%)	194 (20.6%)	224 (23.7%)	9 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.9%)								(n/a)	60.1				75.8			$10,590	$1,568	$9,009
Pelham Ridge	Public	PK, KG-5	251 Applegate Parkway	Pelham	35124	Shelby County	Pelham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 624-3704	789	45	17.5	44.2%	330 (41.8%)	176 (22.3%)	227 (28.8%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.8%)	60.9	259^th of 684 public elementary schools	62.1%		60.6	255^th of 680 public elementary schools	62.5%	4	39.0	33.6	42.0	45.0	64.9	66.2	72.0	$9,196	$1,003	$8,192
Helena Elementary School	Public	K-2	187 Third St	Helena	35080	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5540	868	46	18.8	30.3%	653 (75.2%)	97 (11.2%)	86 (9.9%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)								(n/a)								$9,244	$762	$8,463
Helena Intermediate School	Public	3-5	3500 Hwy 52	Helena	35080	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5520	945	45	21.0	28.8%	677 (71.6%)	132 (14.0%)	83 (8.8%)	15 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (3.8%)	83.6	92^nd of 684 public elementary schools	86.5%		81.4	105^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.6%	13	58.3	58.9	53.7	57.0	78.0	70.6	85.3	$8,594	$704	$7,874
Pelham Oaks	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Highway 33	Pelham	35124	Shelby County	Pelham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 624-3703	748	50	15.1	56.0%	342 (45.7%)	123 (16.4%)	201 (26.9%)	19 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (8.3%)	67.1	207^th of 684 public elementary schools	69.7%		65.7	225^th of 680 public elementary schools	66.9%	18	53.5	28.0	50.8	43.0	70.0	62.2	83.1	$10,228	$1,500	$8,726
Montevallo Elementary School	Public	K-5	171 Jeter Cir	Montevallo	35115	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6420	749	44	17.0	77.0%	314 (41.9%)	182 (24.3%)	239 (31.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	52.2	327^th of 684 public elementary schools	52.2%		51.3	337^th of 680 public elementary schools	50.4%	10	35.2	51.3	30.2	44.4	58.3	58.2	56.3	$10,413	$1,833	$8,512
Trace Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5454 Learning Lane	Hoover	35244	Jefferson County	Hoover City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 439-2700	788	52	15.3	36.2%	326 (41.4%)	267 (33.9%)	65 (8.2%)	75 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.9%)	83.6	94^th of 684 public elementary schools	86.3%		83.7	88^th of 680 public elementary schools	87.1%	6	59.5	56.8	66.1	55.8	71.4	74.7	81.6	$12,555	$1,321	$11,233
South Shades Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3770 South Shades Crest Rd	Hoover	35244	Jefferson County	Hoover City	No	No	No	No	(205) 439-3000	568	36	15.6	19.0%	313 (55.1%)	115 (20.2%)	32 (5.6%)	65 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)								(n/a)								$14,768	$1,031	$13,736

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