Thompson

Public K-5

 187 Everett Street
       Arlington, MA  02474


(781) 316-3768

District: Arlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,024 Help


Students who attend Thompson usually attend:

Middle:    Ottoson Middle
High:    Arlington High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Asian:
12.7%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Compare Details Thompson ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Thompson has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Asian (12.7%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thompson is 12.7. 6 elementary schools in the Arlington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson is $16,024, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Arlington School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thompson:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson 146th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Thompson in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Arlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington 29th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thompson

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Rank History for all students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.34 105th 884 88.1%
2004 87.44 80th 882 90.9%
2005 87.01 84th 887 90.5%
2006 88.03 77th 911 91.5%
2007 82.95 136th 911 85.1%
2008 74.36 238th 908 73.8%
2009 74.19 234th 909 74.3%
2010 67.10 323rd 920 64.9%
2011 79.23 185th 924 80.0%
2012 73.65 257th 930 72.4%
2013 81.14 161st 928 82.7%
2014 77.42 195th 926 78.9%
2015 82.32 129th 914 85.9%
2016 81.57 150th 932 83.9%
2017 73.40 238th 938 74.6%
2018 75.47 222nd 934 76.2%
2019 82.75 136th 942 85.6%
2021 85.36 130th 936 86.1%
2022 82.31 156th 932 83.3%
2023 83.98 146th 928 84.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.40 42nd 244 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 292nd 886 67.0%
2019 68.46 201st 896 77.6%
2021 70.88 177th 894 80.2%
2022 58.70 321st 905 64.5%
2023 76.30 110th 703 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 400th 685 41.6%
2019 61.62 226th 700 67.7%
2021 48.80 341st 705 51.6%
2022 49.86 362nd 772 53.1%
2023 62.90 218th 757 71.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.83 210th 893 76.5%
2019 85.49 91st 902 89.9%
2021 84.26 134th 898 85.1%
2022 76.71 198th 901 78.0%
2023 80.28 164th 887 81.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.47 128th 656 80.5%
2019 81.29 75th 665 88.7%
2021 84.87 55th 632 91.3%
2022 70.21 136th 672 79.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.39 247th 898 72.5%
2019 77.33 187th 907 79.4%
2021 80.92 164th 904 81.9%
2022 85.10 111th 908 87.8%
2023 83.50 130th 896 85.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.35 191st 925 79.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.27 39th 399 90.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.62 125th 154 18.8%
2019 37.80 109th 155 29.7%
2022 28.28 118th 143 17.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.41 26th 398 93.5%
2022 89.31 19th 401 95.3%
2023 96.08 5th 420 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thompson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.78 124th 772 83.9%
2019 84.34 74th 780 90.5%
2021 86.69 66th 765 91.4%
2022 80.79 114th 764 85.1%
2023 81.97 105th 762 86.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Open Quote My son LOVED this school. He had nearly perfect attendance during his years there and got a perfect score on the MCAS when he was is in 4th grade. I attribute this to the excellent leadership and teachers at the school. He is now in 8th grade and still making straight A's because the Thompson school set the tone for enjoying school life. This school is culturely rich and diverse, which is excellent for the children there. They also have a fantastic after-school homework club. The only thing hurting this school is the age of the building, which I hear is soon to receive major updates. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thompson

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 10 30 10 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1989 302 15 27 4 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 287 15 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 287 20 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1992 289 14 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 287 15 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 279 22 27 8 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 316 26 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 316 26 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 327 27 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 295 36 31 10 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 262 31 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 245 31 28 16 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 256 27 42 15 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 243 26 44 17 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 243 26 44 17 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 231 37 40 7 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 224 39 50 8 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 218 26 46 24 0 n/a n/a 5 319
2007 217 21 57 28 0 n/a n/a 7 330
2008 210 12 63 26 0 n/a n/a 10 321
2009 209 12 63 24 0 1 7 0 316
2010 206 11 62 26 0 1 10 0 316
2011 220 15 56 29 0 1 14 0 335
2012 208 15 58 25 0 2 13 0 321
2013 209 18 56 27 1 2 13 0 326
2014 232 21 56 29 1 1 18 0 358
2015 259 18 58 28 1 2 26 0 392
2016 276 18 63 33 1 1 33 0 425
2017 289 25 75 50 3 1 23 0 466
2018 311 25 73 51 3 1 25 0 489
2019 317 24 72 56 2 0 36 0 507
2020 324 22 79 46 2 0 40 1 514
2021 300 20 69 48 1 0 40 1 479
2022 320 21 71 50 0 0 42 1 505
2023 315 27 64 44 0 0 50 2 502

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 n/a n/a n/a
1989 348 n/a n/a n/a
1990 327 n/a n/a n/a
1991 327 n/a n/a n/a
1992 329 n/a n/a n/a
1993 337 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 336 n/a n/a n/a
1995 377 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 377 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 388 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 373 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 334 n/a 0.0 33.8
2000 320 n/a 0.0 31.6
2001 340 n/a 0.0 31.2
2002 330 n/a n/a 21.8
2003 330 n/a n/a 21.8
2004 315 22.7 13.9 28.9
2005 321 23.3 13.8 34
2006 319 24.3 13.1 33.1
2007 330 24.0 13.8 30.3
2008 321 23.0 14.0 31.8
2009 316 19.6 16.1 30.1
2010 316 21.6 14.6 28.8
2011 335 20.7 16.1 30.4
2012 321 25.4 12.6 31.5
2013 326 22.5 14.4 30.1
2014 358 21.3 16.7 27.9
2015 392 24.0 16.3 27
2016 425 32.0 13.2 n/a
2017 466 31.9 14.5 n/a
2018 489 35.0 13.9 n/a
2019 507 36.7 13.7 n/a
2020 514 37.9 13.5 n/a
2021 479 36.3 13.1 n/a
2022 505 37.2 13.5 n/a
2023 502 39.5 12.7 n/a

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 n/a n/a n/a
1989 348 n/a n/a n/a
1990 327 n/a n/a n/a
1991 327 n/a n/a n/a
1992 329 n/a n/a n/a
1993 337 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 336 n/a n/a n/a
1995 377 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 377 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 388 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 373 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 334 n/a 0.0 33.8
2000 320 n/a 0.0 31.6
2001 340 n/a 0.0 31.2
2002 330 n/a n/a 21.8
2003 330 n/a n/a 21.8
2004 315 22.7 13.9 28.9
2005 321 23.3 13.8 34
2006 319 24.3 13.1 33.1
2007 330 24.0 13.8 30.3
2008 321 23.0 14.0 31.8
2009 316 19.6 16.1 30.1
2010 316 21.6 14.6 28.8
2011 335 20.7 16.1 30.4
2012 321 25.4 12.6 31.5
2013 326 22.5 14.4 30.1
2014 358 21.3 16.7 27.9
2015 392 24.0 16.3 27
2016 425 32.0 13.2 n/a
2017 466 31.9 14.5 n/a
2018 489 35.0 13.9 n/a
2019 507 36.7 13.7 n/a
2020 514 37.9 13.5 n/a
2021 479 36.3 13.1 n/a
2022 505 37.2 13.5 n/a
2023 502 39.5 12.7 n/a

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (4.7%) $12,329 (95.3%) $12,942
2020 $689 (4.8%) $13,690 (95.2%) $14,379
2021 $725 (4.5%) $15,298 (95.5%) $16,024

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson

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 136th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 146th of 928 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thompson)7055.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)7366.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thompson)6248.2
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington)6162.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson)8174.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)6762.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thompson)7574.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington)6768.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson)6670.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)7073.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thompson)7167.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington)6771.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Thompson)6864.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington)6874.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thompson)7266.5
 5.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington)7168.7
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Thompson)6962.7
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Arlington)6869.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Thompson)6864.8
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Arlington)6973.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students507502
 1%
African American2427
 12.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian7264
 11.1%
Hispanic5644
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White317315
 0.6%
Two or More Races3650
 38.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thompson

Students at Thompson are 63% White, 13% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Students who attend Thompson usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ottoson Middle
High : Arlington High

Thompson ranks 146th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Thompson.


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