Serving 397 students in grades 6-8, Gretna 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 is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Gretna Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gretna Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Gretna Middle School?
397 students attend Gretna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gretna Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gretna Middle School?
Gretna Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gretna Middle School offer ?
Gretna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gretna Middle School part of?
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