Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, John P. Fishwick 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 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John P. Fishwick Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John P. Fishwick Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John P. Fishwick 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 John P. Fishwick Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1416 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
27%
22%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John P. Fishwick Middle School's ranking?
John P. Fishwick Middle School is ranked #1416 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John P. Fishwick Middle School?
501 students attend John P. Fishwick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of John P. Fishwick Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P. Fishwick Middle School?
John P. Fishwick Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John P. Fishwick Middle School offer ?
John P. Fishwick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John P. Fishwick Middle School part of?
John P. Fishwick Middle School is part of Roanoke City School District.
School Reviews
2 11/7/2013
I feel the teachers are perfectly fine especially in the conditions in which they work. They do their job the best they can with what they are supplied with. They may be a little harsh but with kids fighting everyday and constant outbursts they have to be strict and punctilious in order for there to be any foundation. The ethnicity at Stonewall is dangerous especially in a hood rat neighborhood where the boys are being born into a life of crime and drugs where as the girls are being born into a life of dealing with deadbeat spouses. So no the teachers are fine its the parents who refuse to set boundaries for their children and the children who create such a violent atmosphere that makes Stonewall Jackson another dead end for potential
5 4/18/2011
I like Stonewall Jackson Middle School alot, except some teachers really shouldn't have a job here, much less a license. There are good kids, and a good school altogether, but they should really reconsider certain teachers.
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