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Thomas C. Boushall Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 528 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 4, 2012

i dislike the school very muchh its totally out of control students dont care teachers dont care school is very dirty i went to da school 6th 7th 8th grade year it was awful


Posted August 16, 2007

Hi my name is Markeita.Thomas C. Boushall is a nice school. The school isn't bad at all its the students in the school thats makes it seem bad.The staff is nice and doesn't argue at the students or anything like that.Mrs.Todd is an excellent band teacher!!I love her so much.I attened Thomas C. Boushall for 6th-7th grade and i enjoyed being there.The school will continue to get better as the principal and the staff do something and make it better.Thank you and I hope you all like what I wrote.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
51%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
42%
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

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

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
71%
History and Social Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
29%
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

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
51%
English: Writing

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
60%
History and Social Science

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

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
64%
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 Students85%
Female students85%
Male students84%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students100%
Male studentsn/a
Black students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

Math

All Students62%
Female students61%
Male students62%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%
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

English: Reading

All Students89%
Female students95%
Male students84%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female students51%
Male students35%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant43%
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

English: Reading

All Students80%
Female students78%
Male students82%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students84%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students100%
Male studentsn/a
Black students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

Math

All Students41%
Female students36%
Male students45%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic57%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant41%

Science

All Students76%
Female students69%
Male students82%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%
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

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

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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male studentsn/a
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 90% 26%
Hispanic 7% 9%
White 4% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
Phone: (804) 780-5016

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