Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Volney Rogers Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
74%
17%
White
18%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
93%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Volney Rogers Junior High School?
251 students attend Volney Rogers Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Volney Rogers Junior High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volney Rogers Junior High School?
Volney Rogers Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Volney Rogers Junior High School offer ?
Volney Rogers Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Volney Rogers Junior High School part of?
Volney Rogers Junior High School is part of Youngstown City School District.
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