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Thompson Middle School

785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 · (860) 923-9380 · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL262 STUDENTS
Enrollment
262
Middle
DISTRICT 268 · STATE 521
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.5:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
121 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
63
Grade 6
71
Grade 7
70
Grade 8
58
Student demographics
White
22184%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
2610%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 32%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 12%
Asian
42%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12849%
Female
13451%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
49.4%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
36.2%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
262
-73 (-22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 11.4:1
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Thompson Middle School

As a low-enrollment middle-grades school in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, Thompson Middle School educates 262 students from grades 5 through 8, overseen by Thompson School District. Enrollment runs roughly 50% smaller than the state mean of about 521.

Thompson School District runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 805 students. Thompson Middle School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Thompson Middle School lists that 84% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder is composed of 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Thompson Middle School lists 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Thompson Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Across the wider county, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region reports that median household income runs about $90,589, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Thompson Middle School is one of 34 public schools in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 11,909 students).

The closest other public school is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 22%: 335 students in 2018 compared to 262 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 11.4:1 in 2018 to 10.1:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Thompson Middle School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

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Population
96,312
Census ACS
Median income
$90,589
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
11,909 students

Quick facts

School name
Thompson Middle School
District
Thompson School District
Address
785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Phone
(860) 923-9380
County
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
262
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
121 (46%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
090453000910
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Thompson School District
Other schools in North Grosvenordale
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Frequently asked questions

About Thompson Middle School
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School enrolls approximately 262 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does Thompson Middle School serve?
Thompson Middle School serves grades 05-08.
How many students per teacher at Thompson Middle School?
Approximately 10.1:1 students per teacher at Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Thompson Middle School?
At Thompson Middle School, the student body is approximately 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School is overseen by Thompson School District in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
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