Thomas Eaton Middle School vs. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Eaton Middle School or Francis W. Jones Magnet 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
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Top Rankings
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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
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Eaton 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
581 students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1157 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#171 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
214
215
Grade 7 Students
190
213
Grade 8 Students
177
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
65%
42%
% White
19%
38%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%