Public middle schools in Virgin Islands achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 77% (2026-27).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Virgin Islands is Juanita Gardine, with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 62%
92%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 77%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
| Year | Virgin Islands (VI) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 75% | 51% |
| 2017 | 80% | 53% |
| 2016 | 20% | 54% |
| 2015 | 17% | 54% |
| 2014 | 48% | 66% |
| 2013 | 47% | 67% |
| 2012 | 46% | 71% |
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Virgin Islands (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #22.
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #33.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-8
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #44.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
Rank: #55.
Eulalie Rivera
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-8
Route 1 Grove Place
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Rank: #66.
Pearl B. Larsen
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Rank: #77.
John H. Woodson Junior High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 7-8
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Islands average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Virgin Islands average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency is 77%% for 2026-27.
What are the public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Virgin Islands?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Virgin Islands include Juanita Gardine, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School and Lockhart Elementary School.
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