Jolliff Middle School vs. Western Branch Middle School
Should I attend Jolliff Middle School or Western Branch 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
Jolliff Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Student Attention
Western Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 698 students in grades 6-8, Jolliff 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 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 910 students in grades 6-8, Western Branch 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
698 students
910 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#698 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
286
Grade 7 Students
233
312
Grade 8 Students
244
312
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
38%
38%
% White
42%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
