Mary T. Christian Elementary School vs. Captain John Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Mary T. Christian Elementary School or Captain John Smith Elementary 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
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Top Rankings
Mary T. Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Captain John Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary T. Christian Elementary 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 55-59% (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).
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Captain John Smith Elementary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
266 students
368 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1298 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
29
Kindergarten Students
49
68
Grade 1 Students
39
65
Grade 2 Students
41
54
Grade 3 Students
40
49
Grade 4 Students
43
60
Grade 5 Students
52
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
58%
53%
% White
16%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
10%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
