John P. Fishwick Middle School vs. Breckinridge Middle School
Should you attend John P. Fishwick Middle School or Breckinridge 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
John P. Fishwick Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Breckinridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 579 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Breckinridge 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 23% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
579 students
595 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1416 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1570 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
198
204
Grade 7 Students
179
190
Grade 8 Students
202
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
29%
% Black
28%
46%
% White
30%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
