Jefferson Middle School vs. Gunston Middle School
Should I attend Jefferson Middle School or Gunston 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Gunston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 925 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,183 students in grades 6-8, Gunston 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 59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
925 students
1,183 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#690 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
324
390
Grade 7 Students
298
382
Grade 8 Students
303
411
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
40%
36%
% Black
14%
20%
% White
31%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
