Chester H. Thompson Elementary School

Chester H. Thompson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
303 159th St E,  Tacoma, WA
Bethel School District
4.3
624 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chad Honig
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
35.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
45.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
718:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.7%
Hispanic
44.2%
White
22%
Two or more races
16.3%
Black
7.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/21/2022
The teachers (Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Perez, Ms. Helland, Ms. Iverson) that my sons have had are amazing. They are always communicating with parents and keeping them up to date. The principal is friendly and constantly engaging with the students. The specialist are interactive and fun to be in class with...
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5.0 parent
6/5/2019
10/10!!! I am so pleased we have had the opportunity to come to this school. My daughter has excelled in just about 6 months of entering Thompson. Her teacher Mrs. Shock is by far our favorite teacher. I am happy with the strong work ethic the students are being taught, the all around happiness you...
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5.0 parent
10/5/2018
My experience at this school has been EXCEPTIONAL!
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5.0 parent
6/4/2017
Complete professionals all around with fantastic students! Principal is outstanding
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