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Thompson K-8 International Baccalaureate Academy

16300 LINCOLN DR, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

Ranked 204 of 247 in Michigan

Top schools in Southfield
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Thompson K-8 International Baccalaureate Academy

16300 LINCOLN DR, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

About Thompson K-8 International Baccalaureate Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 29% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
354
Total Students
$79892
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 3.9%
Black 91.1%
Two+ Races 1.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
1.9%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
91.1%
Two+ Races
1.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 354
46.3%
164 Female
53.7%
190 Male

Student Population

354 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

206 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Thompson K-8 International Baccalaureate Academy Contact Information

Address

16300 LINCOLN DR, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

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Phone

(248) 746-7404

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TOP 204 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thompson K-8 International Baccalaureate Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 6:30 AM-3:05 PM.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The school profile says it's an IB World campus and has information about its programs (2025).

FAQ

Q1. Does the school provide transportation?

Ans: Yes, bus services are available through Southfield Public Schools.

Q2. Do they give you food?

Ans: Yes, breakfast and lunch are served every day. All students can get free meals through federal nutrition programs.

Q3. How do teachers grade students?

Ans: Students take state and district tests, such as the M-STEP and NWEA MAP tests.

Q4. How can parents help?

Ans: Families can join the Parent Advisory Committee, volunteer, and go to International Culture Events.

Q5. How do I sign up?

Ans: The Southfield Public Schools online enrollment system takes care of applications.

Q6. Is there a dress code at the school?

Ans: Yes, students wear uniforms that help them stay focused on school and bring them together.

Q7. Is there care available before and after school?

Ans: Yes, Champions offers extended care from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM after school.

Q8: What is the best way for families to remain in touch with the school?

Ans: Call (248) 746-7360 or go to thompson.southfieldk12.org.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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