Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, James S. Russell 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 16% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James S. Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
James S. Russell Middle School's student population of 312 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James S. Russell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James S. Russell Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1714 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
83%
22%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James S. Russell Middle School's ranking?
James S. Russell Middle School is ranked #1714 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James S. Russell Middle School often compared to?
James S. Russell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lunenburg Middle School, Salem Church Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James S. Russell Middle School?
312 students attend James S. Russell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of James S. Russell Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James S. Russell Middle School?
James S. Russell Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James S. Russell Middle School offer ?
James S. Russell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James S. Russell Middle School part of?
James S. Russell Middle School is part of Brunswick County School District.
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