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Arthur A. Richards Junior High School (Closed 2023)

20 21 Stoney Ground
Christiansted, VI 00820
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arthur A. Richards Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
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Arthur A. Richards Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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This School
State Level (VI)
#5 out of 25 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
94%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
83%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arthur A. Richards Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
82%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arthur A. Richards Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arthur A. Richards Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virgin Islands.
0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arthur A. Richards Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur A. Richards Junior High School's ranking?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School is ranked #5 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Arthur A. Richards Junior High School?
487 students attend Arthur A. Richards Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arthur A. Richards Junior High School offer ?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur A. Richards Junior High School part of?
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School is part of Saint Croix School District.

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