Serving 901 students in grades 6-8, Vernon Johns 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 21% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 901 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Vernon Johns 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 Vernon Johns Middle School is 0.24, 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.
Vernon Johns Middle School is ranked #1657 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Vernon Johns Middle School?
901 students attend Vernon Johns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Vernon Johns Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon Johns Middle School?
Vernon Johns Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vernon Johns Middle School offer ?
Vernon Johns Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernon Johns Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 901 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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