Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
- Thomas C. Boushall Middle School serves 674 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas C. Boushall Middle School's student population of 674 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 674 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas C. Boushall Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas C. Boushall Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1717 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 15% |
| Black | 64% | 23% |
| White | 3% | 50% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RICHMOND CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas C. Boushall Middle School is Meadowbrook High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Falling Creek Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Broad Rock Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Broad Rock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 874 students
0.7 miles
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804)780-5048 0.7 PK-5 874 - Richmond Falling Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 780 students
1.0 miles
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804)743-3630 1.0 PK-5 780 - Richmond Falling Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1290 students
1.0 miles
4724 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804)743-3640 1.0 6-8 1290 - Richmond J.l. Francis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 551 students
1.1 miles
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804)745-3702 1.1 PK-5 551 - Richmond E.s.h. Greene Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 640 students
1.5 miles
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804)780-5082 1.5 PK-5 640
School Reviews
| 5 Boushall has been turned around by the principal Mrs. Abed. She has brought in some good teachers and discipline to the school. The kids fear her but like her at the same time. It's about time this school got some caring people in it. - Posted by Parent - Rward |
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