Cesar Tarrant Middle School vs. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Should I attend Cesar Tarrant 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
Cesar Tarrant 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 713 students in grades 6-8, Cesar Tarrant 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 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
713 students
635 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 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)
64%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
220
215
Grade 7 Students
246
220
Grade 8 Students
247
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
66%
43%
% White
17%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%