Thomas Eaton Middle School vs. George P. Phenix Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 577 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,516 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
577 students
1,516 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
160 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#571 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
103
Kindergarten Students
-
149
Grade 1 Students
-
167
Grade 2 Students
-
127
Grade 3 Students
-
164
Grade 4 Students
-
146
Grade 5 Students
-
174
Grade 6 Students
209
145
Grade 7 Students
194
183
Grade 8 Students
174
158
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
67%
55%
% White
14%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
