Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School vs. George P. Phenix Elementary School
Should you attend Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School or George P. Phenix Elementary 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
School
Top Rankings
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,559 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
597 students
1,559 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
153 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#571 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
104
Kindergarten Students
-
145
Grade 1 Students
-
168
Grade 2 Students
-
168
Grade 3 Students
-
146
Grade 4 Students
-
172
Grade 5 Students
-
148
Grade 6 Students
215
177
Grade 7 Students
191
151
Grade 8 Students
191
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
42%
56%
% White
36%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
