Plaza Middle School vs. Old Donation School
Should you attend Plaza Middle School or Old Donation 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
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Old Donation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,033 students in grades 6-8, Plaza 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,377 students in grades 2-8, Old Donation School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
2-8
Total Students
1,033 students
1,377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
≥99%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
≥99%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
130
Grade 3 Students
-
155
Grade 4 Students
-
130
Grade 5 Students
-
130
Grade 6 Students
338
277
Grade 7 Students
348
278
Grade 8 Students
347
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
21%
% Hispanic
13%
7%
% Black
24%
5%
% White
46%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%