Rodney E. Thompson Middle
1,063 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.
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.
1,063
Total Students
68.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 478 |
| Hispanic | 183 |
| Black | 228 |
| Asian | 81 |
| Two or More | 89 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White478 (45.0%)
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Black228 (21.4%)
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Hispanic183 (17.2%)
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Two or More89 (8.4%)
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Asian81 (7.6%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
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: | 1,063 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 68.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.6 |
| 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
350
Grade 8
382
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 331 |
| Grade 7 | 350 |
| Grade 8 | 382 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 519 | 48.8% |
| Male | 544 | 51.2% |
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