Thompson Middle School

thompson.d303.org

1,267 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thompson Middle School, located at 705 W Main St in St. Charles, Illinois, is a prominent public middle school serving the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303. The school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs.

The school is deeply integrated into the St. Charles community and is characterized by a strong commitment to student achievement and inclusivity. With a focus on modern instructional practices, Thompson Middle School aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, the school strives to maintain a culture of excellence and personal growth for its diverse student body.

1,267

Total Students

97.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	919
Hispanic	198
Black	11
Asian	63
Two or More	70
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
919 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
198 (15.6 %)
Two or More
70 (5.5 %)
Asian
63 (5.0 %)
Black
11 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St Charles CUSD 303
Phone:	(331)228-3100
Website:	http://thompson.d303.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 444

Grade 7 402

Grade 8 421