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Forest Glen Middle School vs. John Yeates Middle School

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School Overview

School
Forest Glen Middle School
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
John Yeates Middle School
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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John Yeates Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Forest Glen Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, John Yeates Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
444 students
517 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Glen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Yeates Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Glen Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Yeates Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Glen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Yeates Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Yeates Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#918 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#256 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Glen Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Yeates Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 50% in VA)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Glen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Yeates Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Glen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Yeates Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Glen Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Yeates Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
156
175
Grade 7 Students
154
167
Grade 8 Students
134
175

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Glen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Yeates Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Glen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Yeates Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
39%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Glen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Yeates Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
50%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Glen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Yeates Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Glen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Yeates Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Suffolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Glen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Yeates Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Glen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Yeates Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Glen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Yeates Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Suffolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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