Carter G. Woodson Middle School
Tel:
(804)541-6404
- Carter G. Woodson Middle School serves 870 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Carter G. Woodson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Carter G. Woodson Middle School's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 870 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carter G. Woodson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1166 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 59% | 23% |
| White | 26% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hopewell City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carter G. Woodson Middle School is Hopewell High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elizabeth Davis Middle School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dupont Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hopewell Dupont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 692 students
0.6 miles
300 S. 18th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804)541-6406 0.6 K-5 692 - Hopewell Harry E. James Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 648 students
0.9 miles
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804)541-6408 0.9 K-5 648 - Hopewell Hopewell High School Grades: 9-12 | 1130 students
1.1 miles
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804)541-6402 1.1 9-12 1130 - Hopewell New Hope Academy Alternative School
1.1 miles
201 Poythress Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804)541-6400 1.1 n/a n/a - Hopewell Patrick Copeland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 654 students
1.3 miles
400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804)541-6410 1.3 K-5 654
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