Serving 538 students in grades 7-8, John H. Woodson Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John H. Woodson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John H. Woodson Junior High School's student population of 538 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John H. Woodson Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Woodson Junior High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
67%
78%
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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John H. Woodson Junior High School's ranking?
John H. Woodson Junior High School is ranked #21 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are John H. Woodson Junior High School often compared to?
John H. Woodson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend John H. Woodson Junior High School?
538 students attend John H. Woodson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John H. Woodson Junior High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H. Woodson Junior High School?
John H. Woodson Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does John H. Woodson Junior High School offer ?
John H. Woodson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John H. Woodson Junior High School part of?
John H. Woodson Junior High School is part of Saint Croix School District.
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