H B THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

951 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

H.B. Thompson Middle School (HBT), located in Syosset, New York, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Syosset Central School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently high standardized test scores, and a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help students navigate the transition from elementary school to the more rigorous academic demands of high school.

Beyond its core academics, H.B. Thompson offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine and performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their personal interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community. With a dedicated faculty and a strong partnership between parents and educators, HBT remains a centerpiece of the Syosset community, committed to preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

951

Total Students

98.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H B THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	31
Black	6
Asian	513
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
513 (53.9%)
White
379 (39.9%)
Hispanic
31 (3.3%)
Two or More
21 (2.2%)
Black
6 (0.6%)
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:	SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)364-5760
Website:	http://syossetschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 291

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 354

Ungraded 7