Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, O. Trent Bonner 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 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O. Trent Bonner Middle serves the northern part of Danville, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O. Trent Bonner Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
O. Trent Bonner 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 O. Trent Bonner Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1619 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)27%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. Trent Bonner Middle School's ranking?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School is ranked #1619 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are O. Trent Bonner Middle School often compared to?
O. Trent Bonner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend O. Trent Bonner Middle School?
501 students attend O. Trent Bonner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of O. Trent Bonner Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. Trent Bonner Middle School?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does O. Trent Bonner Middle School offer ?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is O. Trent Bonner Middle School part of?
O. Trent Bonner Middle School is part of Danville City School District.
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