Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, George Washington 2 Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend George Washington 2 Middle School?
579 students attend George Washington 2 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of George Washington 2 Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington 2 Middle School?
George Washington 2 Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington 2 Middle School offer ?
George Washington 2 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Washington 2 Middle School part of?
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