Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, O. Trent Bonner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O. Trent Bonner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O. Trent Bonner Middle School's student population of 726 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O. Trent Bonner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. Trent Bonner Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
74%
22%
White
16%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. Trent Bonner Middle School's ranking?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School is ranked #1485 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are O. Trent Bonner Middle School often compared to?
O. Trent Bonner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend O. Trent Bonner Middle School?
726 students attend O. Trent Bonner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of O. Trent Bonner Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O. Trent Bonner Middle School?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does O. Trent Bonner Middle School offer ?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is O. Trent Bonner Middle School part of?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School is part of Danville City PBLC Schs School District.
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