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R E Thompson Intermediate School vs. Colbert Heights Elementary School

Should you attend R E Thompson Intermediate School or Colbert Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
R E Thompson Intermediate School
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Colbert Heights Elementary School
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Colbert Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 355 students in grades 3-5, R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Colbert Heights Elementary School ranked #413 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #456 in 2022 but remaining within the top 50% statewide overall.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 50% to 59% in 2022, placing the school in the top 20% statewide and significantly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased steadily to 491 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 11%, including 25 Hispanic students and 8 Black students, reflecting a relatively stable demographic composition.
Colbert Heights Elementary served grades PK–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, among the lowest in Alabama, supporting favorable student attention metrics.
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-6
Total Students
355 students
491 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R E Thompson Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colbert Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R E Thompson Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colbert Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R E Thompson Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colbert Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R E Thompson Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscumbia City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colbert Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colbert County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#409 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#413 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R E Thompson Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colbert Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in AL)
41%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R E Thompson Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colbert Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R E Thompson Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colbert Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R E Thompson Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colbert Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of R E Thompson Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Colbert Heights Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
-
57
Grade 1 Students
-
62
Grade 2 Students
-
67
Grade 3 Students
140
65
Grade 4 Students
106
70
Grade 5 Students
109
69
Grade 6 Students
-
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at R E Thompson Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colbert Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R E Thompson Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colbert Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R E Thompson Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colbert Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R E Thompson Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colbert Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R E Thompson Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colbert Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R E Thompson Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colbert Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of R E Thompson Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colbert Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R E Thompson Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colbert Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R E Thompson Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colbert Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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