Best Schools in Thompson, IA
Thompson, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,151 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Thompson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thompson, IA
The top high schools in Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
2. North Iowa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thompson, IA
The top middle schools in Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
2. North Iowa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thompson, IA
The top elementary schools in Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thompson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thompson, IA has a total population of 698 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thompson, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thompson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thompson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thompson, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Thompson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thompson, IA
How many schools are in Thompson, IA?
Thompson, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,151 students in total.
How do schools in Thompson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Thompson score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Thompson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thompson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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