Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, Nelson 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 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Nelson 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 Nelson Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Nelson Middle School is ranked #1155 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Nelson Middle School?
340 students attend Nelson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nelson Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Middle School?
Nelson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nelson Middle School offer ?
Nelson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelson Middle School part of?
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