Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Journey 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Jack Jouett Middle serves the northern part of Charlottesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 63 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and some parts of the zone located up to 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Journey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Journey Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”
School Rankings
Journey 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 Journey Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1259 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)21.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey Middle School's ranking?
Journey Middle School is ranked #1259 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Journey Middle School often compared to?
Journey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School, Joseph T. Henley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Journey Middle School?
646 students attend Journey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Journey Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Journey Middle School?
Journey Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Journey Middle School offer ?
Journey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Journey Middle School part of?
Journey Middle School is part of Albemarle County School District.
School Reviews
Review Journey Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
