Serving 570 students in grades 8-9, Vernon Johns Junior 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 was 51% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)51%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)47%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
14%
Black
(15-16)94%
23%
White
(15-16)1%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Vernon Johns Junior High School?
570 students attend Vernon Johns Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Vernon Johns Junior High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon Johns Junior High School?
Vernon Johns Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vernon Johns Junior High School offer ?
Vernon Johns Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Vernon Johns Junior High School part of?
Vernon Johns Junior High School is part of Petersburg City 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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