Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, James Wood 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 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 834 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
James Wood 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 Wood Middle School is 0.64, 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.
James Wood Middle School is ranked #1468 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James Wood Middle School?
834 students attend James Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James Wood Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Wood Middle School?
James Wood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Wood Middle School offer ?
James Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Wood Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 834 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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