Jolliff Middle School
- Jolliff Middle School serves 702 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Jolliff Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jolliff Middle School's student population of 702 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 702 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jolliff Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jolliff Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #817 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 41% | 23% |
| White | 45% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CHESAPEAKE CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jolliff Middle School is Woodrow Wilson High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William E. Waters Middle School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southwestern Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chesapeake Southwestern Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 559 students
0.7 miles
4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757)465-6310 0.7 PK-5 559 - Chesapeake Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 779 students
1.7 miles
2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757)465-6300 1.7 PK-5 779 - Portsmouth Hodges Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 578 students
2.6 miles
1201 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757)465-2921 2.6 K-6 578 - Portsmouth Lakeview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 442 students
2.6 miles
1300 Horne Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757)465-2901 2.6 K-6 442 - Portsmouth Woodrow Wilson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1432 students
2.7 miles
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757)465-2907 2.7 9-12 1432
School Reviews
| 5 The teachers are great and I've had great grades throughout my entire time at this school. I highly suggest it. - Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous:) |
| 5 I love this school. I have been in this school for two years!!! So I should know what I am talking/texting about!!!!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Cayla |
| 5 Two of my children are enrolled at Jolliff Middle School. My daughter and son love it and the teachers are very comitted to teaching. - Posted by Parent - tae10 |
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