Moody Middle School vs. L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
Should I attend Moody Middle School or L. Douglas Wilder 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
Moody Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, Moody 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 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, L. Douglas Wilder 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 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 84% 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
1,097 students
742 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#780 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1360 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
370
273
Grade 7 Students
369
237
Grade 8 Students
358
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
20%
69%
% White
28%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
