Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, John P. Fishwick Middle School 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 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stonewall Jackson Middle serves the eastern part of Roanoke, VA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John P. Fishwick Middle School's student population of 456 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At John P. Fishwick, our goal is for all students to show growth in knowledge, skills, and character and to learn in a safe, responsive, and productive environment.
School Rankings
John P. Fishwick Middle School 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 John P. Fishwick Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1511 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)38.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 P. Fishwick Middle School's ranking?
John P. Fishwick Middle School is ranked #1511 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John P. Fishwick Middle School often compared to?
John P. Fishwick Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breckinridge Middle School, Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John P. Fishwick Middle School?
456 students attend John P. Fishwick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John P. Fishwick Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John P. Fishwick Middle School?
John P. Fishwick Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John P. Fishwick Middle School offer ?
John P. Fishwick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John P. Fishwick Middle School part of?
John P. Fishwick Middle School is part of Roanoke City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I like Stonewall Jackson Middle School alot, except some teachers really shouldn't have a job here, much less a license. There are good kids, and a good school altogether, but they should really reconsider certain teachers.
2 10/10/2025
I feel the teachers are perfectly fine especially in the conditions in which they work. They do their job the best they can with what they are supplied with. They may be a little harsh but with kids fighting everyday and constant outbursts they have to be strict and punctilious in order for there to be any foundation. The ethnicity at Stonewall is dangerous especially in a hood rat neighborhood where the boys are being born into a life of crime and drugs where as the girls are being born into a life of dealing with deadbeat spouses. So no the teachers are fine its the parents who refuse to set boundaries for their children and the children who create such a violent atmosphere that makes Stonewall Jackson another dead end for potential
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