L. Douglas Wilder Middle School vs. George H. Moody Middle School
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School Overview
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George H. Moody Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, L. Douglas Wilder 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 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,072 students in grades 6-8, George H. Moody 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 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
761 students
1,072 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#780 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
274
345
Grade 7 Students
259
353
Grade 8 Students
228
374
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
39%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
67%
18%
% White
15%
28%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
