Herbert J. Saunders Middle School vs. Louise A. Benton Middle School
Should you attend Herbert J. Saunders Middle School or Louise A. Benton Middle 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
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,200 students in grades 6-8, Herbert J. Saunders Middle School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,357 students in grades 6-8, Louise A. Benton Middle School 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,200 students
1,357 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#662 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
367
445
Grade 7 Students
410
444
Grade 8 Students
423
468
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
33%
22%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
29%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
