Serving 265 students in grades 7-8, John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John N. Dalton Intermediate's attendance zone covers the entire Radford, VA school district, encompassing approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John N. Dalton Intermediate's student population of 265 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Rankings
John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John N. Dalton Intermediate is 0.53, 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
#603 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
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)19.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 John N. Dalton Intermediate's ranking?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is ranked #603 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John N. Dalton Intermediate often compared to?
John N. Dalton Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate?
265 students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John N. Dalton Intermediate students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John N. Dalton Intermediate?
John N. Dalton Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John N. Dalton Intermediate offer ?
John N. Dalton Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John N. Dalton Intermediate part of?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is part of Radford City School District.
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