Thomas Eaton Middle School vs. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Should I attend Thomas Eaton Middle School or Francis W. Jones Magnet 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
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Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Eaton 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 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
551 students
635 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#322 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
179
215
Grade 7 Students
178
220
Grade 8 Students
194
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
65%
43%
% White
17%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%