RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE

1,015 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
1,015
Total Students
67.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White458
Hispanic199
Black216
Asian60
Two or More75
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    458 (45.1 %)
  • Black
    216 (21.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    199 (19.6 %)
  • Two or More
    75 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    60 (5.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
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: Stafford County Public Schools
Phone: (540)658-6420
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Grade 6 331
Grade 7 334
Grade 8 350

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6331
Grade 7334
Grade 8350
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RODNEY E. THOMPSON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female48647.9%
Male52952.1%