Serving 80 students in grades 6-12, Thompson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
65%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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 57% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson Academy?
The graduation rate of Thompson Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thompson Academy?
80 students attend Thompson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thompson Academy students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thompson Academy offer ?
Thompson Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thompson Academy part of?
Thompson Academy is part of Broward School District.
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