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P S Jones Middle School vs. Washington Montessori

Should you attend P S Jones Middle School or Washington Montessori? 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
P S Jones Middle School
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Washington Montessori
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

P S Jones Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Washington Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, P S Jones Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Washington Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
690 students
413 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P S Jones Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P S Jones Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Montessori.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P S Jones Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P S Jones Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaufort County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Montessori School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1833 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#663 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P S Jones Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P S Jones Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P S Jones Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P S Jones Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington Montessori with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P S Jones Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Montessori by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
45
Grade 1 Students
-
27
Grade 2 Students
-
45
Grade 3 Students
-
44
Grade 4 Students
-
38
Grade 5 Students
-
35
Grade 6 Students
225
37
Grade 7 Students
229
32
Grade 8 Students
236
27
Grade 9 Students
-
16
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
25
Grade 12 Students
-
17

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P S Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaufort County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Montessori School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P S Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaufort County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Montessori School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P S Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaufort County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Montessori School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P S Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaufort County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Montessori School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P S Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaufort County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Montessori School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of P S Jones Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaufort County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P S Jones Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaufort County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P S Jones Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaufort County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Montessori School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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