Serving 299 students in grades 5-8, James H. Cary Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Essex International's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Tappahannock, VA, covering approximately 286 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 20.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James H. Cary Intermediate's student population of 299 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James H. Cary Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Cary Intermediate is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Cary Intermediate's ranking?
James H. Cary Intermediate is ranked #1526 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James H. Cary Intermediate often compared to?
James H. Cary Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Essex High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James H. Cary Intermediate?
299 students attend James H. Cary Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James H. Cary Intermediate students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James H. Cary Intermediate?
James H. Cary Intermediate has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Cary Intermediate offer ?
James H. Cary Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James H. Cary Intermediate part of?
James H. Cary Intermediate is part of Essex County School District.
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