John P. Fishwick Middle School

1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 492 students in grades 6-8, John P. Fishwick 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 33% (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 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John P. Fishwick Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

John P. Fishwick Middle School's student population of 492 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

John P. Fishwick Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John P. Fishwick Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1416 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
54%
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60%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
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Black
27%
22%
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White
36%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of John P. Fishwick Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John P. Fishwick Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John P. Fishwick Middle School's ranking?
John P. Fishwick Middle School is ranked #1416 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John P. Fishwick Middle School?
492 students attend John P. Fishwick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John P. Fishwick Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P. Fishwick Middle School?
John P. Fishwick Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John P. Fishwick Middle School offer ?
John P. Fishwick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John P. Fishwick Middle School part of?
John P. Fishwick Middle School is part of Roanoke City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

2   11/7/2013
I feel the teachers are perfectly fine especially in the conditions in which they work. They do their job the best they can with what they are supplied with. They may be a little harsh but with kids fighting everyday and constant outbursts they have to be strict and punctilious in order for there to be any foundation. The ethnicity at Stonewall is dangerous especially in a hood rat neighborhood where the boys are being born into a life of crime and drugs where as the girls are being born into a life of dealing with deadbeat spouses. So no the teachers are fine its the parents who refuse to set boundaries for their children and the children who create such a violent atmosphere that makes Stonewall Jackson another dead end for potential
- Posted by Student/Alumni - artem
5   4/18/2011
I like Stonewall Jackson Middle School alot, except some teachers really shouldn't have a job here, much less a license. There are good kids, and a good school altogether, but they should really reconsider certain teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - annen

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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