Plaza Middle School vs. Old Donation School
Should I attend Plaza Middle School or Old Donation 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
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Old Donation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,029 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 1,304 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 54%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
2-8
Total Students
1,029 students
1,304 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
≥99%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
130
Grade 3 Students
-
127
Grade 4 Students
-
130
Grade 5 Students
-
129
Grade 6 Students
364
259
Grade 7 Students
347
264
Grade 8 Students
318
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
21%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
28%
6%
% White
42%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%