Dorothy Thompson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Progreso, Texas 78579 · Progreso ISD
#1398 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#11666 of 15,369 nationally
About Dorothy Thompson Middle
Dorothy Thompson Middle is a public middle located in Progreso, in the Progreso ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1398th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 281.
There are 4 schools in Progreso; Dorothy Thompson Middle ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dorothy Thompson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dorothy Thompson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Progreso H S
Progreso · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students · 409 m away
Progreso Early Childhood
Progreso · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
365 students · 1.0 km away
Progreso El
Progreso · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
262 students · 1.3 km away
DR R E Margo El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,085 students · 5.7 km away
Travis El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 6.1 km away
Armando Cuellar Middle
Weslaco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students · 6.3 km away
Weslaco East H S
Weslaco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students · 6.5 km away
Memorial El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,109 students · 6.7 km away
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Mercedes · Public other · Grades PK–PK
189 students · 6.8 km away
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 7.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy Thompson Middle a good school?
Dorothy Thompson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 31.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1398 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dorothy Thompson Middle rank in Texas?
Dorothy Thompson Middle ranks #1398 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #11666 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorothy Thompson Middle?
Dorothy Thompson Middle had 281 students in 2025.
Is Dorothy Thompson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Dorothy Thompson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dorothy Thompson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dorothy Thompson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.