Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School vs. George P. Phenix Elementary School
Should you attend Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School or George P. Phenix Elementary 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
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,438 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
613 students
1,438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
151 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#497 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
98
Kindergarten Students
-
132
Grade 1 Students
-
143
Grade 2 Students
-
153
Grade 3 Students
-
161
Grade 4 Students
-
133
Grade 5 Students
-
154
Grade 6 Students
215
171
Grade 7 Students
213
157
Grade 8 Students
185
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
42%
57%
% White
38%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%