Serving 971 students in grades 8-9, N.b. Clements Junior High 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 was 60% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
971 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend N.b. Clements Junior High School?
971 students attend N.b. Clements Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of N.b. Clements Junior High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N.b. Clements Junior High School?
N.b. Clements Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does N.b. Clements Junior High School offer ?
N.b. Clements Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is N.b. Clements Junior High School part of?
N.b. Clements Junior High School is part of Prince George County Public Schools School District.
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