Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, James S. Russell 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 16% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
James S. Russell 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 James S. Russell Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James S. Russell Middle School?
295 students attend James S. Russell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of James S. Russell Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James S. Russell Middle School?
James S. Russell Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James S. Russell Middle School offer ?
James S. Russell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James S. Russell Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
