Chatham Middle School vs. Dan River Middle School
Should you attend Chatham Middle School or Dan River Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chatham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Dan River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Dan River Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
406 students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#484 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
144
135
Grade 7 Students
115
164
Grade 8 Students
147
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
25%
32%
% White
64%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%