James S Russell Middle School vs. Salem Church Middle School
Should I attend James S Russell Middle School or Salem Church 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
James S Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Salem Church Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades 6-8, James S Russell 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 16% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 891 students in grades 6-8, Salem Church 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 34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
326 students
891 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1714 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1571 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
104
297
Grade 7 Students
107
281
Grade 8 Students
115
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
81%
32%
% White
15%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
