Serving 1,680 students in grades 6-8, Tomahawk Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Tomahawk Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomahawk Creek Middle School is 0.51, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% 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 Tomahawk Creek Middle School?
1,680 students attend Tomahawk Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tomahawk Creek Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomahawk Creek Middle School?
Tomahawk Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomahawk Creek Middle School offer ?
Tomahawk Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomahawk Creek Middle School part of?
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