Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School serves 732 students in grades 6-8.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School's student population of 732 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas C. Boushall Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1793 out of 1800 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
43%
16%
Black
53%
22%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
4 8/19/2021
Bushnell has good students with a loving staff minus one AP. Bushnell is on its way up and will achieve those heights under the leadership of Ms. Waller and Mrs. Kenneth.
5 2/10/2014
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.
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