Wm. E. Waters Middle School vs. Churchland Middle School
Should I attend Wm. E. Waters Middle School or Churchland 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
Wm. E. Waters Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Churchland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades 7-8, Wm. E. Waters 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 878 students in grades 7-8, Churchland Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
570 students
878 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#716 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
284
429
Grade 8 Students
286
449
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
69%
72%
% White
24%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
