Herbert J. Saunders Middle School vs. Louise A. Benton Middle School
Should you attend Herbert J. Saunders Middle School or Louise A. Benton 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
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,198 students in grades 6-8, Herbert J. Saunders 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,339 students in grades 6-8, Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,198 students
1,339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#484 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
404
435
Grade 7 Students
377
458
Grade 8 Students
417
446
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
% Hispanic
31%
22%
% Black
19%
14%
% White
31%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%