Serving 235 students in grades 7-8, John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks in the top 50% 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 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John N. Dalton Intermediate's student population of 235 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John N. Dalton Intermediate is 0.43, 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
#588 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John N. Dalton Intermediate's ranking?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is ranked #588 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John N. Dalton Intermediate often compared to?
John N. Dalton Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate?
235 students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John N. Dalton Intermediate students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John N. Dalton Intermediate?
John N. Dalton Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John N. Dalton Intermediate offer ?
John N. Dalton Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John N. Dalton Intermediate part of?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is part of Radford City School District.
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