The average student-teacher ratio in Virgin Islands public middle schools is approximately 12:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 9:1
14:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1992-2025)
| Year | Virgin Islands (VI) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2024 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2023 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2015 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2014 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2013 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2011 | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| 2010 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2009 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2008 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 1998 | 15:1 | 17:1 |
| 1997 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1996 | 13:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virgin Islands (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
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
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
John H. Woodson Junior High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 7-8
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-8
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Pearl B. Larsen
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Rank: #66.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
Rank: #77.
Eulalie Rivera
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-8
Route 1 Grove Place
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Islands average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Virgin Islands average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2026-27.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Virgin Islands?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Virgin Islands include Juanita Gardine, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School and John H. Woodson Junior High School.
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