Frank E. Thompson Middle School

The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport provides relevant and challenging education.

The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport provides a safe environment for learning.

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8

55 Broadway, Newport, RI

Newport Public Schools

5.0

4.0

565 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jaime Crowley

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
14%

C+

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

14%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

291:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.8%

Female

46.2%

Hispanic

37.4%

White

31.5%

Two or more races

14.7%

Black

11.5%

Native American

2.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public MS in Rhode Island

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Middle School Student

11/22/2019

Frank E. Thompson Middle is an excellent school. Thompson has a supportive school community and a diverse student body. It offers a voice for the students and an active role in the community. Lovely school and an awesome administration.

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1.0 parent

12/8/2014

As a military family moving around every two to three years I didn't let the 4 rating of this school sway my decision to have my daughter attend her 6th grade yr at TMS as I had herd a few positives none the less. I had high hopes for this school, but from the beginning it's been one disappoint afte...

5.0 other

8/14/2014

It is a wonderful school I go there myself so don't be worried it has a huge gym and if you are going to Thompson for the first time and entering 6th grade then you will be able to do soccer and all of the other things to so don't worry and come to thompson I will great you I hope the others will to...

5.0 parent

6/10/2014

Great school - administration and teachers are top notch, great facility in downtown area, good security, challenging academics, and variety of extra-curricular activities.

4.0 teacher

5/5/2013

TMS is a warm, inviting school with teachers who will go the extra mile to help students. There is an extensive after school program that offers academic as well as enrichment opportunities for all students. Teachers at this school work very hard to help all students learn.

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Average Home Value

$1,138,046

Median Lot Size

4,791 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Household Income

$105,388

% of College Grads

56.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

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