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Auburn Middle School vs. John N. Dalton Intermediate

Should you attend Auburn Middle School or John N. Dalton Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Auburn Middle School
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
John N. Dalton Intermediate
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Auburn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades 6-8, Auburn 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 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 240 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 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
308 students
240 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Auburn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John N. Dalton Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Auburn Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John N. Dalton Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Auburn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John N. Dalton Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John N. Dalton Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Radford City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1118 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#603 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Auburn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John N. Dalton Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
72%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John N. Dalton Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Radford City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John N. Dalton Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Radford City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Auburn Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John N. Dalton Intermediate by grade.
Grade 6 Students
105
-
Grade 7 Students
100
133
Grade 8 Students
103
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John N. Dalton Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Radford City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Auburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John N. Dalton Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Radford City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Auburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John N. Dalton Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Radford City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Auburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John N. Dalton Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Radford City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Auburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John N. Dalton Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Radford City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Auburn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John N. Dalton Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Radford City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Auburn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John N. Dalton Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Radford City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Auburn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John N. Dalton Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Radford City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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