Peter Muhlenberg Middle School vs. Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Peter Muhlenberg 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 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 725 students in grades 9-12, Central High 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
499 students
725 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1132 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Graduation Rate
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90-94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
185
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Grade 7 Students
146
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Grade 8 Students
168
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Grade 9 Students
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170
Grade 10 Students
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182
Grade 11 Students
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185
Grade 12 Students
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188
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
71%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
