Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Summary:

Rodney E. Thompson Middle is a public middle school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 1,015 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Stafford County Public Schools district.

Rodney E. Thompson Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (21.28%) and Hispanic (19.61%) students compared to nearby schools. Rodney E. Thompson Middle students consistently outperform the Stafford County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in subjects like Mathematics, English Reading, and Algebra I. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.3% of 6th graders, 66.49% of 7th graders, and 73.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 60.96%, 48.73%, and 44.87% for the Stafford County Public Schools district, respectively.

While Rodney E. Thompson Middle outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Potomac Shores Middle and Graham Park Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. This suggests that the Stafford County region has several high-performing middle schools. Additionally, Rodney E. Thompson Middle has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.66% in 2022-2023), which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 75 Walpole St
       Stafford, VA  22554


(540) 658-6420

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,217 Help


Students who attend Rodney E. Thompson Middle usually attend:

High:    Mountain View High

Feeder schools for Rodney E. Thompson Middle:

Elementary:    Winding Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  1,015

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
African American:
21.3%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Compare Details Rodney E. Thompson Middle ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rodney E. Thompson Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Stafford County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rodney E. Thompson Middle is $7,217, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rodney E. Thompson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rodney E. Thompson Middle 52nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Rodney E. Thompson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rodney E. Thompson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.17 92nd 340 72.9%
2006 68.87 67th 383 82.5%
2007 68.02 81st 387 79.1%
2008 77.31 26th 391 93.4%
2009 79.68 18th 390 95.4%
2010 75.23 39th 408 90.4%
2011 78.80 27th 413 93.5%
2012 80.80 21st 413 94.9%
2013 84.08 23rd 416 94.5%
2014 78.07 41st 416 90.1%
2015 80.31 35th 412 91.5%
2016 85.36 15th 409 96.3%
2017 84.75 18th 415 95.7%
2018 83.41 15th 413 96.4%
2019 77.49 45th 424 89.4%
2021 66.28 99th 419 76.4%
2022 68.90 97th 415 76.6%
2023 77.01 83rd 422 80.3%
2024 80.85 52nd 417 87.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.39 44th 231 81.0%
2024 74.34 47th 237 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.19 58th 402 85.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.52 63rd 411 84.7%
2024 81.61 35th 407 91.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.38 87th 278 68.7%
2024 68.34 69th 281 75.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.48 42nd 114 63.2%
2024 75.67 15th 123 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.12 90th 409 78.0%
2024 79.51 55th 407 86.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.08 50th 132 62.1%
2024 68.88 28th 128 78.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.20 41st 298 86.2%
2024 86.75 19th 299 93.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.01 57th 275 79.3%
2024 76.92 44th 272 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.37 49th 402 87.8%
2024 80.96 30th 396 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

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Enrollment information for Rodney E. Thompson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 747 143 17 17 1 n/a n/a 0 925
2002 758 192 26 41 3 n/a n/a 6 1026
2003 758 192 26 41 3 n/a n/a 6 1026
2004 800 231 29 48 3 n/a n/a 6 1117
2005 794 256 36 48 3 n/a n/a 7 1144
2006 824 277 47 64 4 n/a n/a 16 1232
2007 810 243 45 85 3 n/a n/a 29 1215
2008 733 209 43 67 5 n/a n/a 31 1088
2009 739 181 34 71 4 n/a n/a 27 1056
2010 741 196 39 58 4 n/a n/a 33 1071
2011 738 155 37 134 5 0 85 0 1154
2012 694 164 28 151 6 3 78 0 1124
2013 662 164 29 145 7 5 68 0 1080
2014 666 173 29 141 4 6 80 0 1099
2015 669 193 35 139 4 8 84 0 1132
2016 562 143 30 135 2 7 71 0 950
2017 545 151 28 146 7 5 61 0 943
2018 504 163 38 131 4 6 66 0 912
2019 548 192 40 147 5 7 84 0 1023
2020 528 198 50 160 3 4 84 0 1027
2021 471 199 45 185 3 1 87 0 991
2022 449 217 48 193 4 1 82 0 994
2023 458 216 60 199 3 4 75 0 1015

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 Rodney E. Thompson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 925 57.0 16.2 10.2
2002 1026 77.5 13.2 8.9
2003 1026 77.5 13.2 8.9
2004 1117 74.5 15.0 8.6
2005 1144 73.5 15.6 10.4
2006 1232 93.0 13.2 9
2007 1215 74.5 16.3 8.2
2008 1088 55.7 19.5 7.6
2009 1056 56.0 18.9 9.4
2010 1071 55.7 19.2 10.5
2011 1154 54.7 21.0 12
2012 1124 72.3 15.5 13.3
2013 1080 65.7 16.4 14.7
2014 1099 67.1 16.3 13.6
2015 1132 63.0 17.9 14.2
2016 950 54.0 17.5 10.3
2017 943 56.7 16.6 12
2018 912 57.0 15.9 16.4
2019 1023 59.2 17.2 16.7
2020 1027 62.9 16.3 17.2
2021 991 60.7 16.3 n/a
2022 994 60.4 16.4 17.8
2023 1015 67.0 15.1 22.7

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 Rodney E. Thompson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 925 57.0 16.2 10.2
2002 1026 77.5 13.2 8.9
2003 1026 77.5 13.2 8.9
2004 1117 74.5 15.0 8.6
2005 1144 73.5 15.6 10.4
2006 1232 93.0 13.2 9
2007 1215 74.5 16.3 8.2
2008 1088 55.7 19.5 7.6
2009 1056 56.0 18.9 9.4
2010 1071 55.7 19.2 10.5
2011 1154 54.7 21.0 12
2012 1124 72.3 15.5 13.3
2013 1080 65.7 16.4 14.7
2014 1099 67.1 16.3 13.6
2015 1132 63.0 17.9 14.2
2016 950 54.0 17.5 10.3
2017 943 56.7 16.6 12
2018 912 57.0 15.9 16.4
2019 1023 59.2 17.2 16.7
2020 1027 62.9 16.3 17.2
2021 991 60.7 16.3 n/a
2022 994 60.4 16.4 17.8
2023 1015 67.0 15.1 22.7

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 Rodney E. Thompson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $160 (2.3%) $6,882 (97.7%) $7,042
2020 $249 (3.8%) $6,298 (96.2%) $6,547
2021 $259 (3.6%) $6,958 (96.4%) $7,217

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rodney E. Thompson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 422 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)8976.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)7857.1
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)9185.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7867.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)9367.1
 26%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8647.6
 38.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)9181.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8267
 15%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)7266.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Stafford County Public Schools)6450.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)8953.3
 35.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)7342.2
 30.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)8974.9
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7958.8
 20.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)8681.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7867.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Stafford County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Rodney E. Thompson Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford County Public Schools)8776
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10231015
 0.8%
African American192216
 12.5%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian4060
 50%
Hispanic147199
 35.4%
Pacific Islander74
 42.9%
White548458
 16.4%
Two or More Races8475
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%22.7%
 5.9%


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Rodney E. Thompson Middle ranks 52nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,015 students attended Rodney E. Thompson Middle.

Students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle are 45% White, 21% African American, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Students who attend Rodney E. Thompson Middle usually go on to attend Mountain View High


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