Middle Schools in Thompson School District R-2j

The Thompson School District R-2j in Colorado is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Lucile Erwin Middle School, Bill Reed Middle School, Turner Middle School, and Walt Clark Middle School. The data reveals significant performance disparities between these schools, with Turner Middle School consistently outperforming the others on state assessments and ranking among the top 151 middle schools in Colorado.

Turner Middle School stands out with the highest CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Lucile Erwin Middle School and Bill Reed Middle School have the lowest proficiency rates, often falling below the district and state levels. This performance disparity may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as Bill Reed Middle School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The racial diversity of the schools also varies, with Lucile Erwin Middle School having the most diverse student population and Turner Middle School having the highest percentage of white students. However, the data does not show a clear relationship between racial composition and academic performance. Overall, the findings suggest that factors beyond just district-level resources, such as school-specific policies or practices, may be contributing to the disparities in student achievement across the Thompson School District R-2j.