Thompson Middle School

www.spsd.net

397 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Thompson Middle School is a public school located in Saginaw, Michigan, serving as a key part of the Saginaw Public School District. Situated on Court Street, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle school grade levels. Its mission aligns with the broader district goal of fostering student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement, ensuring that young learners are prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

As part of the Saginaw Public School system, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s digital presence through the district’s website serves as a primary resource for parents and students to access information regarding academic calendars, district-wide policies, and student support services. Through its educational programs, Thompson Middle School aims to cultivate a collaborative learning culture that encourages academic excellence and student success within the Saginaw community.

397

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

134.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	57
Black	266
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
266 (67.0 %)
White
58 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (14.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saginaw School District of the City of
Phone:	(989)399-5600
Website:	http://www.spsd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 7 199

Grade 8 198