Dinwiddie Junior High School serves 688 students in grades 8-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)84%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
39%
22%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Dinwiddie Junior High School?
688 students attend Dinwiddie Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dinwiddie Junior High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dinwiddie Junior High School?
Dinwiddie Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dinwiddie Junior High School offer ?
Dinwiddie Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Dinwiddie Junior High School part of?
Dinwiddie Junior High School is part of Dinwiddie County Public Schools.
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