Best Schools in Thompson, MO
Thompson, MO has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,253 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Thompson underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thompson, MO
The top high schools in Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
2. Mexico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
3. Paris High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thompson, MO
The top middle schools in Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Boren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Mexico Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
3. Paris Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 68 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thompson, MO
The top elementary schools in Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
2. Paris Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
3. Hawthorne Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 429 Students
4. Eugene Field Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 424 Students
5. Chance Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 319 Students
6. Mcmillan Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thompson, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thompson, MO has a total population of 1,210 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thompson, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thompson, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thompson, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thompson, MO
How many schools are in Thompson, MO?
Thompson, MO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,253 students in total.
How do schools in Thompson perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Thompson score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Thompson underperform 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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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 35%
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