For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in Thompson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Thompson School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
866 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thompson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
87%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,266 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,329 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,266
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,329
$25,225
Best Thompson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
Grades: PK-4
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thompson School District?
Thompson School District manages 3 public schools serving 866 students.
What is the rank of Thompson School District?
Thompson School District is ranked #141 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Thompson School District?
87% of Thompson School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thompson School District?
Thompson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Thompson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,329 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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