Thomson Middle School

Summary:

Thomson Middle School is a public middle school located in Centerville, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 736 students. The school is part of the Houston County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Thomson Middle School consistently performs above the Houston County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment, particularly in Algebra I End of Course exams, where they have achieved proficiency rates of over 95% in recent years. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the Houston County averages, though still above the state averages. Over the past 10 years, Thomson Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Georgia middle schools, with a current ranking of 202 out of 588 schools and a SchoolDigger rating of 3 stars out of 5.

Compared to nearby schools, Thomson Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than Huntington Middle School and Northside Middle School, but lags behind the higher-performing Bonaire Middle School and Mossy Creek Middle School. Additionally, Perry Middle School and Feagin Mill Middle School also outperform Thomson Middle School in many academic areas. Despite these comparisons, Thomson Middle School's spending per student, ranging from $9,755 to $10,144 over the past 3 years, is higher than the spending at some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 301 Thomson Street
       Centerville, GA  31028


(478) 953-0489

District: Houston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Thomson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northside High School

Feeder schools for Thomson Middle School:

Elementary:    Centerville Elementary School
    Eagle Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  736

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.6%
White:
31.3%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


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Compare Details Thomson Middle School ranks better than 65.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.58. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomson Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thomson Middle School 202nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Thomson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Houston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston County 53rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomson Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.14 144th 420 65.7%
2007 62.69 176th 445 60.4%
2008 66.38 150th 462 67.5%
2009 58.40 208th 466 55.4%
2010 55.38 236th 494 52.2%
2011 54.15 258th 504 48.8%
2012 54.92 266th 508 47.6%
2013 58.98 241st 527 54.3%
2014 50.15 315th 521 39.5%
2015 46.72 274th 537 49.0%
2016 59.51 195th 545 64.2%
2017 61.68 180th 539 66.6%
2018 60.68 184th 543 66.1%
2019 53.37 240th 559 57.1%
2021 49.53 256th 542 52.8%
2022 46.18 286th 567 49.6%
2023 59.01 209th 577 63.8%
2024 60.58 202nd 588 65.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 16, 2011

Open Quote Thomson Middle School has lacking resources, could use better skilled teachers, and peer pressure cooker for female children. Two of my children went there. My daughter's attitude and ways changed drastically as soon as she started in this school. She used to love academics and was a straight A "gifted" studend prior to attending this school. Her priorities have completely shifted to very unimportant things. She's still in the gifted program but i really don't know how since she no longer has any interest in academics.

After talking with several parents of girls who attend the school, I understand that it's a common problem for most girls that attend Thomson Middle.

Keep a close watch of your daughter and stay extra, extra involved. Otherwise you'll be at a very high risk of losing her to peer pressure. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 603 603
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 662 662
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 824 824
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 782 782
1994 523 277 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 814
1995 531 349 11 9 4 n/a n/a 0 904
1996 531 349 11 9 4 n/a n/a 0 904
1997 385 278 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 684
1998 364 272 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 319 285 10 13 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 344 274 13 14 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 328 295 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2002 363 342 7 17 4 n/a n/a 0 733
2003 363 342 7 17 4 n/a n/a 0 733
2004 347 347 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2005 472 364 16 22 2 n/a n/a 10 886
2006 448 338 17 21 0 n/a n/a 18 842
2007 431 340 12 25 1 n/a n/a 18 827
2008 414 336 12 26 2 n/a n/a 22 812
2009 397 387 18 36 2 n/a n/a 22 862
2010 384 376 21 53 2 0 12 0 848
2011 364 362 25 50 1 0 18 0 820
2012 352 355 32 61 1 0 30 0 831
2013 307 372 37 60 1 1 34 0 812
2014 313 391 31 59 0 0 41 0 835
2015 276 385 34 57 1 0 38 0 791
2016 299 364 25 63 1 0 42 0 794
2017 283 339 34 69 2 1 38 0 766
2018 248 343 34 75 3 1 46 0 750
2019 242 377 31 75 3 1 50 0 779
2020 233 395 29 112 2 1 47 0 819
2021 210 395 25 121 4 2 45 0 802
2022 202 391 21 117 2 2 42 0 777
2023 230 328 25 100 1 2 50 0 736

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 603 42.0 14.3 30.7
1991 662 43.0 15.3 30.5
1992 824 45.0 18.3 32
1993 782 48.0 16.3 34.1
1994 814 55.0 14.8 36.1
1995 904 56.0 16.1 39
1996 904 56.0 16.1 39
1997 684 43.0 15.9 53.4
1998 660 47.4 13.9 51.8
1999 631 49.3 12.8 55.8
2000 647 48.6 13.3 50.9
2001 653 47.0 13.9 51.6
2002 733 48.7 15.1 55.8
2003 733 48.7 15.1 55.8
2004 720 53.0 13.6 61.7
2005 886 59.0 15.0 51.8
2006 842 63.0 13.4 50.6
2007 827 63.0 13.1 50.6
2008 812 62.0 13.1 52
2009 862 61.0 14.1 58.9
2010 848 61.0 13.9 59.4
2011 820 56.5 14.5 59.3
2012 831 57.2 14.5 64.3
2013 812 55.7 14.5 66.4
2014 835 57.8 14.4 71.6
2015 791 56.0 14.1 67.8
2016 794 58.0 13.6 68
2017 766 55.1 13.9 65.5
2018 750 53.0 14.1 65.2
2019 779 53.6 14.5 68.5
2020 819 55.0 14.8 64.5
2021 802 63.9 12.5 80.9
2022 777 59.5 13.0 n/a
2023 736 55.9 13.1 83.8

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 Thomson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 603 42.0 14.3 30.7
1991 662 43.0 15.3 30.5
1992 824 45.0 18.3 32
1993 782 48.0 16.3 34.1
1994 814 55.0 14.8 36.1
1995 904 56.0 16.1 39
1996 904 56.0 16.1 39
1997 684 43.0 15.9 53.4
1998 660 47.4 13.9 51.8
1999 631 49.3 12.8 55.8
2000 647 48.6 13.3 50.9
2001 653 47.0 13.9 51.6
2002 733 48.7 15.1 55.8
2003 733 48.7 15.1 55.8
2004 720 53.0 13.6 61.7
2005 886 59.0 15.0 51.8
2006 842 63.0 13.4 50.6
2007 827 63.0 13.1 50.6
2008 812 62.0 13.1 52
2009 862 61.0 14.1 58.9
2010 848 61.0 13.9 59.4
2011 820 56.5 14.5 59.3
2012 831 57.2 14.5 64.3
2013 812 55.7 14.5 66.4
2014 835 57.8 14.4 71.6
2015 791 56.0 14.1 67.8
2016 794 58.0 13.6 68
2017 766 55.1 13.9 65.5
2018 750 53.0 14.1 65.2
2019 779 53.6 14.5 68.5
2020 819 55.0 14.8 64.5
2021 802 63.9 12.5 80.9
2022 777 59.5 13.0 n/a
2023 736 55.9 13.1 83.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $575 (5.8%) $9,286 (94.2%) $9,861
2018 $526 (5.4%) $9,229 (94.6%) $9,755
2019 $585 (5.8%) $9,559 (94.2%) $10,144

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 209th of 577 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Middle School)40.541.2
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Houston County)47.243.4
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomson Middle School)34.431
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston County)46.438.5
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Middle School)35.641.6
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Houston County)40.242.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomson Middle School)34.542.9
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston County)46.540.4
 6.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Middle School)45.538
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Houston County)50.446.8
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomson Middle School)3741.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston County)44.446.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Thomson Middle School)45.825.6
 20.2%
   8th Grade Science (Houston County)37.536
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thomson Middle School)44.436.4
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston County)42.241.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomson Middle School)96.593.9
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston County)5040.1
 9.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students779736
 5.5%
African American377328
 13%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3125
 19.4%
Hispanic75100
 33.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White242230
 5%
Two or More Races5050
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.5%83.8%
 15.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson Middle School

Students at Thomson Middle School are 45% African American, 31% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Thomson Middle School usually go on to attend Northside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 736 students attended Thomson Middle School.

Thomson Middle School ranks 202nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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