Serving 37 students in grades 7-12, Joseph Mastin High 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Mastin High School?
37 students attend Joseph Mastin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Joseph Mastin High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Joseph Mastin High School offer ?
Joseph Mastin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Joseph Mastin High School part of?
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