RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rodney E. Thompson Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Stafford County Public Schools school district, located in Stafford, VA with about 912 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Rodney E. Thompson Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School (RETMS), located at 75 Walpole Street in Stafford, Virginia, is a key component of the Stafford County Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment. The school typically focuses on a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies—with opportunities for exploratory electives, arts, and physical education.
The school is known for its efforts to support the social-emotional development of adolescents, providing a bridge between elementary education and the more demanding environment of high school. By encouraging student engagement through various clubs, athletic programs, and extracurricular activities, Rodney E. Thompson Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit. The facility serves a diverse student population, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility to prepare students for future success in the Stafford County community and beyond.
For more information, contact Rodney E. Thompson Middle at (540) 658-6420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Stafford, VA with about 912 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stafford County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 912
- Teachers:
- 57.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 912 students
- White
- 55.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.