This is the best possible school to send your child to. The principle is amazing. I love seeing him in the hallway and he calls me by my correct name. :] People may say that the asisstant principle is mean, but that's a lie. If she's mean because you've done something, you probably deserve it. She's
... Read more perfectly nice when you do what you're supposed to do. The teachers are great. They could be more hands on, but other than that, I still learn a lot. I feel that I have a bright future ahead of me with the help of Thompkin's amazing education. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/16/08
Thomkins is the best middle school out there!!!! The principal is the best he remembers every ones name and is nice. The vice principal is the harsh one, if you get on her bad side then i feal bad for you, if u do what your supposed to your fine. The teacher are the best they puch every one to be there
... Read more best, they may seem like there pushing to herd, but there not they have the next generation in mind. There strict on the rules but thats beacuse they have to be. Best school to send ur kids to by far!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/29/08
We moved from a great school district in michigan to the evsc. Book rental? These books are old. Teachers at thompkins seem to be pretty hands off, unless pushed by parents. There are a lot of new-young teachers in thompkins. The principle does a great job. The assistant (mrs carter) seems to be the
... Read more tough one. She was very strict with our daughter, no understanding of teenager stuff in middle school just detention after detention. If you're coming from out of town: everything in evsc costs extra- books, art, music, etc. This school is a middle of the road quality school in my book. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
My son has been at Thompkins for 2 years now. It is a very good school. The teachers work very well with the parents to make sure the child is doing what's expected. If a situation comes up at home and the child misses or is under stress, the they do everything they can to help that child catch up. They're
... Read more very understanding and have big hearts. My son has mentioned that some teachers get upset when kids aren't doing what they're supposed to be. Like goofing off in class. But to me that's normal to be upset. As long as they're now being abusive and they're not. The office staff is wonderful. Alway's willing to help with anything needed. I will send my other two children there and feel very comfortable that they're geeting the best education possible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/05
It is my belief that Thompkins Middle School is a good school. They do enforce the EVSC School Rules, even though they may not be constitutional. The instructors know how to teach and how to teach well, and the ISTEP results prove that. The Principal is a great person as is the assistant principal. Awful
... Read more words float around the halls of this school about teachers and administration. I tell you that these words are lies. The teachers, staff, everyone involved in making this school an excellent learning environment are excellent people. If it were a choice between this school and a school on a worse side of town, I would most certainly choose this school. Good luck with any decision you may be making. I'm sure that when your child steps foot in this school, they will most certainly be exposed to the best education possible in town. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/12/05
Thompkins is an ok school. some teachers are too tough on the kids. they are too strict about the dress code and gum and candy rule. they need some freedom let them dress as they are because they won't want to dress like that when they are older. a lot of the teachers are to hard on the kids they critisize
... Read more the kids and put them down to much. they need to incourage the kids more than what they do. the kids try there hardest at what they do. people talk about kids needing good nutrition look at the food they give them, all greasy and drenched in fat. Read less
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Evansville schools — Thompkins Middle School is located at 1300 W Mill Rd, Evansville IN 47710. 1300 W Mill Rd is in the 47710 ZIP code in Evansville, IN The school district for Thompkins Middle School is the Evansville - Vanderburgh County Sd. Thompkins Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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