Serving 617 students in grades 6-8, Thomas C. Boushall 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Thomas C. Boushall 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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle School is 0.55, 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Boushall Middle School?
617 students attend Thomas C. Boushall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas C. Boushall Middle School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C. Boushall Middle School?
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas C. Boushall Middle School offer ?
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas C. Boushall Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Thomas C. Boushall Middle School located?
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School is located in the British Camp Farms neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in British Camp Farms.
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- Posted by Teacher - Demetria Moore
52/10/2014
Boushall has been turned around by the principal Mrs. Abed. She has brought in some good teachers and discipline to the school. The kids fear her but like her at the same time. It's about time this school got some caring people in it.
- Posted by Parent - Rward
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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