Thomas Eaton Middle School vs. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Eaton Middle School or Francis W. Jones Magnet 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
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Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Eaton 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 51% (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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
577 students
610 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#322 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
209
204
Grade 7 Students
194
203
Grade 8 Students
174
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
67%
44%
% White
14%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
