George P. Phenix Elementary School vs. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Should you attend George P. Phenix Elementary 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
George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,438 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
1,438 students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#171 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
98
-
Kindergarten Students
132
-
Grade 1 Students
143
-
Grade 2 Students
153
-
Grade 3 Students
161
-
Grade 4 Students
133
-
Grade 5 Students
154
-
Grade 6 Students
171
215
Grade 7 Students
157
213
Grade 8 Students
136
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
57%
42%
% White
20%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%