Benjamin Syms Middle School vs. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Should I attend Benjamin Syms Middle School or Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benjamin Syms Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Syms Middle School 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 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
973 students
635 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#322 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
307
215
Grade 7 Students
314
220
Grade 8 Students
352
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
53%
43%
% White
27%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
