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Vernon Johns Junior High School

Public | 8-9 | 618 students
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Posted January 27, 2011
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Terrible educational atmosphere. Not a desirable school for any child. The rating or test scores and stats speak for the school.
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Posted April 1, 2009
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the students are amazing and they work to gether so fine and i think it's the school to go to.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
n/a
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students87%
Female students93%
Male students81%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students88%
Male students79%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students55%
Male students60%
Black students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities55%
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

Math

All Students52%
Female students58%
Male students47%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant52%

Science

All Students90%
Female students88%
Male students92%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Accreditation Denied".
  • No accreditation rating was reported for the 2008-2009 school year.
  • No accreditation rating was reported for the 2007-2008 school year.

About the tests

Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students70%
Female students77%
Male students62%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
White 2% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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