Thompson Community Center serves 130 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson Community Center?
The graduation rate of Thompson Community Center is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Thompson Community Center?
130 students attend Thompson Community Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thompson Community Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompson Community Center?
Thompson Community Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Community Center offer ?
Thompson Community Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Thompson Community Center part of?
Thompson Community Center is part of Van Dyke 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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