Dorothy Thompson Middle
Progreso, TX · Progreso ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
825th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
108 BUSINESS FM 1015, Progreso, TX 78579
(956)565-6539NCES ID 483591006163Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dorothy Thompson Middle 825th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 51% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 270 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 291 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.1% | 99.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $133K in zip 78579 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dorothy Thompson Middle in?
Dorothy Thompson Middle is part of the Progreso ISD district in Progreso, Texas.
Is Dorothy Thompson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dorothy Thompson Middle 825th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dorothy Thompson Middle?
Hispanic 99% (291 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dorothy Thompson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78579 is $133K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.