Thompson Middle School
732-671-2212; Main office: Ext. 8710
One of three public middle schools in Middletown, Thompson serves students residing in the southwestern portion of the township. With a lion as its mascot, the school touts a motto of, "Excel, Achieve, Succeed," and has been dubbed the unofficial "flagship" school of Middletown. Thompson educates students from grades six through eight.
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Public/Private: Public
- Parking: Free lot
- Grade levels: 6 - 8
- Special education: Yes
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Language lab, Library, Science lab, Sports facilities
- Student clubs: Band, chorus, peer tutoring, environmental, school newspaper (The Lion's Tale)
- Sports teams: Soccer, field hockey, cross country, wrestling, basketball, cheerleading, baseball, softball