Bertha Boschulte Junior High School serves 577 students in grades 6-8.
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School's student population of 577 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 25 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)92%
89%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
75%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
21%

Black
89%
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: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertha Boschulte Junior High School's ranking?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is ranked #8 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Bertha Boschulte Junior High School often compared to?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cancryn Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Bertha Boschulte Junior High School?
577 students attend Bertha Boschulte Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bertha Boschulte Junior High School offer ?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bertha Boschulte Junior High School part of?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
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