Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arthur A. Richards Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 25 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)94%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
82%
77%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur A. Richards Junior High School's ranking?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School is ranked #5 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Arthur A. Richards Junior High School?
487 students attend Arthur A. Richards Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arthur A. Richards Junior High School offer ?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Arthur A. Richards Junior High School part of?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School is part of Saint Croix School District.
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