Thompson Middle School

1,444 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thompson Middle School, located in Alabaster, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Alabaster City School system. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The campus on Kent Dairy Road is designed to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a rigorous curriculum while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

A core component of the school’s mission is the emphasis on community and collaboration, as reflected in its commitment to the "Warrior" spirit shared across the district. By integrating modern educational technologies with traditional instructional methods, Thompson Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its focus on character education and high academic standards, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that empowers every student to succeed and contribute positively to the Alabaster community.

1,444

Total Students

83.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	734
Hispanic	335
Black	329
Asian	15
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
734 (50.8%)
Hispanic
335 (23.2%)
Black
329 (22.8%)
Two or More
27 (1.9%)
Asian
15 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
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:	Alabaster City
Phone:	(205)685-8100
Website:	http://acsboe.org/TMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	660
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 6 460

Grade 7 480

Grade 8 504