Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool
Tel:
(340) 773-4445
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool serves 219 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 91%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 98% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool places among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool's student population of 219 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 219 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool is ranked within the top 50% of all 27 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #10 out of 27 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 97% | 91% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 20% |
| Black | 68% | 77% |
| White | 2% | 2% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | n/a |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 99% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saint Croix School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool is Saint Croix Central High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John H. Woodson Junior High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alexander Henderson Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Christiansted Alexander Henderson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 300 students
2.2 miles
73 Estate Concordia
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330 2.2 K-6 300 - Christiansted Juanita Gardine Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 304 students
2.3 miles
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050 2.3 K-6 304 - Christiansted Lew Muckle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 314 students
2.3 miles
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286 2.3 K-6 314 - Christiansted Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool Grades: K-6 | 376 students
2.6 miles
491 Barren Spot
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612 2.6 K-6 376 - Christiansted John H. Woodson Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 321 students
3.4 miles
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710 3.4 7-8 321
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