Old Donation School vs. Plaza Middle School
Should you attend Old Donation School or Plaza Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Old Donation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,377 students in grades 2-8, Old Donation School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,033 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-8
6-8
Total Students
1,377 students
1,033 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#445 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
130
-
Grade 3 Students
155
-
Grade 4 Students
130
-
Grade 5 Students
130
-
Grade 6 Students
277
338
Grade 7 Students
278
348
Grade 8 Students
277
347
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
5%
24%
% White
55%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%