Ruffner School vs. Azalea Gardens Middle School
Should you attend Ruffner School or Azalea Gardens 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.
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(Bottom 50% in VA)
(Bottom 50% in VA)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(14-15 School Year Data)
(21-22 School Year Data)
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades 3-8, Ruffner 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 19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Azalea Gardens 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-8
6-8
Total Students
540 students
808 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1564 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
44
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
39
-
Grade 6 Students
162
276
Grade 7 Students
113
275
Grade 8 Students
148
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
21%
% Black
91%
40%
% White
3%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
