Frank E. Thompson Middle

Summary:

Frank E. Thompson Middle is a public middle school located in Newport, Rhode Island, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the Newport school district, which is ranked 46 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Frank E. Thompson Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 29th out of 49 middle schools in 2013-2014 to 51st out of 64 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank E. Thompson Middle consistently underperforms compared to the state and Newport district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency on the RICAS assessments. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.73% to 76.74% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that the school's academic underperformance may be linked to the high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Archie R. Cole Middle School in East Greenwich and Wickford Middle School in North Kingstown, it becomes evident that Frank E. Thompson Middle is significantly underperforming academically.

The school's declining performance over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 29th to 51st out of middle schools in the state, suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population. Collaboration with the district and community stakeholders, as well as a focus on evidence-based instructional practices, could be crucial in improving the school's academic performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 847-1493

District: Newport

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,122

Students who attend Frank E. Thompson Middle usually attend:

High:

Rogers High School

Feeder schools for Frank E. Thompson Middle:

Elementary:

Claiborne Pell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 500

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.6%

White:

31.2%

Two or more races:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank E. Thompson Middle ranks worse than 79.7% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Frank E. Thompson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.6%), White (31.2%), two or more races (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank E. Thompson Middle is 8. (See more...)

Compare Frank E. Thompson Middle employs 62 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank E. Thompson Middle is $17,122.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank E. Thompson Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Frank E. Thompson Middle 51^st of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Frank E. Thompson Middle in the ranking list.)

Newport:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport 46^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frank E. Thompson Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	34.70	38^th	53	28.3%
2010	30.80	39^th	54	27.8%
2011	31.13	37^th	49	24.5%
2012	31.67	36^th	48	25.0%
2013	44.60	28^th	48	41.7%
2014	46.00	29^th	49	40.8%
2015	41.44	29^th	59	50.8%
2016	33.15	40^th	59	32.2%
2017	36.37	35^th	57	38.6%
2018	28.04	35^th	53	34.0%
2019	29.04	39^th	61	36.1%
2021	18.10	46^th	62	25.8%
2022	19.23	46^th	60	23.3%
2023	12.93	54^th	64	15.6%
2024	15.41	51^st	64	20.3%

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frank E. Thompson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	588	126	11	14	5	n/a	n/a	744
1989	545	139	20	24	3	n/a	n/a	731
1990	525	167	23	49	4	n/a	n/a	768
1991	567	144	12	27	0	n/a	n/a	750
1992	554	147	5	20	4	n/a	n/a	730
1993	544	147	4	19	1	n/a	n/a	715
1994	475	146	7	31	6	n/a	n/a	665
1995	510	125	12	41	10	n/a	n/a	698
1996	510	125	12	41	10	n/a	n/a	698
1997	521	116	6	53	21	n/a	n/a	717
1998	446	104	17	53	19	n/a	n/a	639
1999	428	129	13	61	17	n/a	n/a	648
2000	429	132	9	74	19	n/a	n/a	663
2001	430	157	7	58	9	n/a	n/a	661
2002	394	151	12	70	30	n/a	n/a	657
2003	394	151	12	70	30	n/a	n/a	657
2004	358	152	15	67	17	n/a	n/a	609
2005	363	156	9	75	16	n/a	n/a	619
2006	315	149	7	89	10	n/a	n/a	570
2007	289	147	5	81	12	n/a	n/a	534
2008	247	156	6	93	10	n/a	n/a	512
2009	243	149	5	85	10	n/a	n/a	492
2010	265	174	10	115	16	n/a	n/a	580
2011	247	150	8	118	15	0	30	568
2012	261	139	8	113	11	0	45	577
2013	246	124	8	111	12	1	61	563
2014	269	98	6	109	10	4	68	564
2015	266	98	11	131	4	8	56	574
2016	276	98	9	150	9	7	60	609
2017	278	82	6	174	12	4	64	620
2018	248	91	6	167	14	5	68	599
2019	222	76	8	197	18	3	82	606
2020	212	62	14	204	15	3	88	598
2021	188	59	8	218	13	4	92	582
2022	190	61	10	194	14	2	94	565
2023	172	63	12	204	13	2	80	546
2024	156	51	10	198	14	1	70	500

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank E. Thompson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	744	n/a	n/a	24.1
1989	731	n/a	n/a	26.8
1990	768	n/a	n/a	26
1991	750	56.2	13.3	26
1992	730	67.0	10.8	30
1993	715	70.8	10.1	30.6
1994	665	64.0	10.4	37.1
1995	698	58.0	12.0	30.9
1996	698	58.0	12.0	30.9
1997	717	55.6	12.9	36.7
1998	639	56.1	11.4	36.8
1999	648	58.3	11.1	46.8
2000	663	59.0	11.2	41.6
2001	661	42.2	15.7	47.5
2002	657	n/a	n/a	48.7
2003	657	n/a	n/a	48.7
2004	609	55.0	11.1	52.4
2005	619	65.0	9.5	50.2
2006	570	64.0	8.9	50.9
2007	534	46.0	11.6	57.1
2008	512	46.0	11.1	61.5
2009	492	43.0	8.9	60.6
2010	580	53.0	10.9	61.9
2011	568	55.0	10.3	64.3
2012	577	57.0	10.1	64
2013	563	43.0	13.0	68.9
2014	564	40.0	14.1	64.4
2015	574	44.0	13.0	63.1
2016	609	50.0	12.1	65
2017	620	51.7	11.9	64.4
2018	599	52.3	11.4	68.8
2019	606	54.8	11.0	70
2020	598	52.7	11.3	70.4
2021	582	57.2	10.1	74.4
2022	565	58.4	9.6	69.7
2023	546	60.4	9.0	76.7
2024	500	62.0	8.0	70.4

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 Frank E. Thompson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	744	n/a	n/a	24.1
1989	731	n/a	n/a	26.8
1990	768	n/a	n/a	26
1991	750	56.2	13.3	26
1992	730	67.0	10.8	30
1993	715	70.8	10.1	30.6
1994	665	64.0	10.4	37.1
1995	698	58.0	12.0	30.9
1996	698	58.0	12.0	30.9
1997	717	55.6	12.9	36.7
1998	639	56.1	11.4	36.8
1999	648	58.3	11.1	46.8
2000	663	59.0	11.2	41.6
2001	661	42.2	15.7	47.5
2002	657	n/a	n/a	48.7
2003	657	n/a	n/a	48.7
2004	609	55.0	11.1	52.4
2005	619	65.0	9.5	50.2
2006	570	64.0	8.9	50.9
2007	534	46.0	11.6	57.1
2008	512	46.0	11.1	61.5
2009	492	43.0	8.9	60.6
2010	580	53.0	10.9	61.9
2011	568	55.0	10.3	64.3
2012	577	57.0	10.1	64
2013	563	43.0	13.0	68.9
2014	564	40.0	14.1	64.4
2015	574	44.0	13.0	63.1
2016	609	50.0	12.1	65
2017	620	51.7	11.9	64.4
2018	599	52.3	11.4	68.8
2019	606	54.8	11.0	70
2020	598	52.7	11.3	70.4
2021	582	57.2	10.1	74.4
2022	565	58.4	9.6	69.7
2023	546	60.4	9.0	76.7
2024	500	62.0	8.0	70.4

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 Frank E. Thompson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$261 (1.5%)	$16,769 (98.5%)	$17,029
2019	$485 (2.8%)	$16,802 (97.2%)	$17,287
2020	$601 (3.8%)	$15,276 (96.2%)	$15,877
2021	$791 (4.6%)	$16,331 (95.4%)	$17,122

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank E. Thompson Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 54^th of 64 Middle schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	27.5	10.2	17.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newport)	27.1	10.2	16.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	12.5	11.5	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newport)	12.3	11.5	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	26	7.6	18.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Newport)	26	7.5	18.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	21.4	12.4	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newport)	21.4	12.2	9.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	26.9	10.4	16.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newport)	26.2	10.1	16.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	28.5	8	20.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Newport)	27.8	7.8	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	23.9	14	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newport)	23.9	13.7	10.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	19	6.2	12.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newport)	18.6	6.1	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	26.1	10.6	15.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newport)	25.5	12.2	13.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Frank E. Thompson Middle)	20.1	9.5	10.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Newport)	20.4	12	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	606	546	9.9%
African American	76	63	17.1%
American Indian	18	13	27.8%
Asian	8	12	50%
Hispanic	197	204	3.6%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	222	172	22.5%
Two or More Races	82	80	2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	76.7%	6.8%

Schools Near Frank E. Thompson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)					RICAS Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frank E. Thompson Middle	Public	5-8	55 Broadway	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-1493	500	62	8.0	70.4%	156 (31.2%)	51 (10.2%)	198 (39.6%)	10 (2.0%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (14.0%)	15.4	51^st of 64 public middle schools	20.3%		12.9	54^th of 64 public middle schools	15.6%	3	15.8	14.9	13.3	13.6	11.6	13.3	7.3	14.5	10.4	5.6	9.6	$17,122	$791	$16,331
Gaudet Middle School	Public	6-8	1113 Aquidneck Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	457	38	12.0	33.7%	287 (62.8%)	31 (6.8%)	67 (14.7%)	24 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (9.8%)	64.9	21^st of 64 public middle schools	67.2%		54.5	27^th of 64 public middle schools	57.8%	6	41.4		41.2	33.8	37.2	37.2		42.8	26.3	41.8	36.6	$16,301	$1,016	$15,285
Jamestown School-Lawn	Public	5-8	55 Lawn Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 423-7010	195	21	9.2	6.7%	186 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	93.8	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%		94.4	3^rd of 64 public middle schools	95.3%	1	67.0	59.2	51.0	54.2	58.1	55.6	56.0	50.0	60.4	74.4	59.7	$20,114	$654	$19,460
Portsmouth Middle School	Public	5-8	125 Jepson Lane	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 849-3700	622	53	11.7	14.8%	522 (83.9%)	7 (1.1%)	45 (7.2%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.3%)	85.5	9^th of 64 public middle schools	85.9%		85.7	9^th of 64 public middle schools	85.9%		56.1	39.3	49.0	47.0	47.9	45.9	39.3	51.6	50.7	42.1	45.9	$15,812	$148	$15,664
Broad Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	351 Broad Rock Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 360-1800	546	50	10.9	18.1%	452 (82.8%)	11 (2.0%)	25 (4.6%)	12 (2.2%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.2%)	80.9	11^th of 64 public middle schools	82.8%					(n/a)	48.4		58.0	34.1	52.1	47.9		65.3	45.8	37.9	49.3	$19,352	$367	$18,984
Narragansett Pier School	Public	5-8	235 South Pier Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 792-9430	288	23	12.5	18.4%	249 (86.5%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.9%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	74.6	14^th of 64 public middle schools	78.1%		81.6	12^th of 64 public middle schools	81.3%	2	49.6	50.8	28.8	31.0	51.9	40.8	39.3	37.9	45.1	54.4	44.8	$22,074	$1,204	$20,870
Wickford Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Tower Hill Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6470	359	30	11.9	17.0%	297 (82.7%)	6 (1.7%)	28 (7.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	90.6	5^th of 64 public middle schools	92.2%		90.7	5^th of 64 public middle schools	92.2%		58.9		46.5	52.0	67.2	56.0		41.6	57.9	61.1	54.3	$17,067	$425	$16,642
Davisville Middle School	Public	6-8	200 School Street	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 541-6300	425	42	10.1	27.1%	320 (75.3%)	15 (3.5%)	50 (11.8%)	11 (2.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	82	10^th of 64 public middle schools	84.4%		83.8	10^th of 64 public middle schools	84.4%		55.7		44.4	37.8	60.6	47.2		42.7	40.5	58.5	46.8	$16,936	$866	$16,070
Tiverton Middle School	Public	5-8	10 Quintal Drive	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-6668	488	45	10.8	31.1%	424 (86.9%)	7 (1.4%)	27 (5.5%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (4.1%)	64.7	22^nd of 64 public middle schools	65.6%		68.1	21^st of 64 public middle schools	67.2%	1	40.9	45.5	41.6	40.1	35.2	40.7	47.3	32.8	36.8	30.5	36.8	$17,021	$239	$16,782
Archie R. Cole Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Cedar Avenue	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 398-1333	612	49	12.4	7.4%	475 (77.6%)	8 (1.3%)	40 (6.5%)	57 (9.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.7%)	94.9	3^rd of 64 public middle schools	95.3%		93.7	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%	1	71.8		52.5	54.2	64.3	56.9		63.8	55.7	66.0	61.8	$13,935	$209	$13,726

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank E. Thompson Middle

What high school do graduates of Frank E. Thompson Middle attend?

Students who attend Frank E. Thompson Middle usually go on to attend Rogers High School

What district is Frank E. Thompson Middle in?

Newport

What is the racial makeup of Frank E. Thompson Middle?

Students at Frank E. Thompson Middle are 40% Hispanic, 31% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Frank E. Thompson Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 500 students attended Frank E. Thompson Middle.

Is Frank E. Thompson Middle a good school?

Frank E. Thompson Middle ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Rhode Island middle schools.

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