Thompson Instructional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
26%
Black
(19-20)57%
17%
White
(19-20)17%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Instructional Center?
76 students attend Thompson Instructional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Thompson Instructional Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thompson Instructional Center offer ?
Thompson Instructional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thompson Instructional Center part of?
Thompson Instructional Center is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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