Jefferson Middle School vs. Gunston Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Gunston 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Gunston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,053 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,111 students in grades 6-8, Gunston 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 59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,053 students
1,111 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#690 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
365
385
Grade 7 Students
356
373
Grade 8 Students
332
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
36%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
31%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
