William Ruffner Middle School (Closed 2010)
William Ruffner Middle School served 445 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
81%
22%
White
12%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
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