Henderson Middle School vs. Brookland Middle School
Should I attend Henderson Middle School or Brookland 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
Henderson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Brookland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Henderson 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,129 students in grades 6-8, Brookland 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 20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
431 students
1,129 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1704 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
171
346
Grade 7 Students
136
370
Grade 8 Students
124
413
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
87%
45%
% White
5%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
