How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Helena Middle | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helena, AL | Alabaster, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 957 | 1,444 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.8% | 45.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Helena Middle | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,436 | $13,376 |
| District | Shelby County | Alabaster City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Helena Middle | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.7% | 50.8% |
| African American | 15.4% | 22.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 23.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Helena Middle | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 425:1 | 501:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.0% | 17.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 98 | 342 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.