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John Marshall High School

Public | 9-12 | 837 students

 

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Posted April 24, 2009

I have 2 students who attend John Marshall. The teacher's i have dealt with seeem to care about my children. But from time to time a run across a few who just teach and that's it. The principal attitude towards students,staff and parents is snobby and sometimes down right disrespectful. Academically my children are on a good path.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2009

My son is a senior and football players with the best coaches in the world and teachers. I love the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2008

I attend John Marshall... and it's not as bad as everyone makes it seems. The staff are excellent in my opinion. They aren't like most of the teachers in other schools, most of them really care about the students. And I graduate in 2011, and have seen the school go through a lot and have bad times.( which have been seen on the news) But it never get acknowledged that we are fully accredited, and have some of the highest SOL scores in all of RPS. It looks bad because most of the students who attend are all from different 'hoods' and neighborhoods and come together and act a fool. But that is in every school especially Armstrong. But yet & still John Marshall is known as the worst!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 3, 2008

I do believe more can be done with the staff as far as... pretty much discipline. I mean, I know of some teachers who are sometimes even frightened by some of their students. Other than the behavioural issues and whatnot, it's a pretty O.K. school.


Posted April 5, 2006

I am graduating student of John Marshall High School. Despite what many may say and think about John Marshall it is a great school to attend. If more parents would get involved with the school and their children the school would not be in the state that it is now. Teachers can only do but so much if the kids have a I don't care attitude what can you do? So before you judge that or any school take a walk in the faculty's shoes and than make a comment.
—Submitted by Kia Irving, a former student


Posted January 6, 2005

This school has a bad enviorment. Some of the students attending John Marshall just don't feel safe. Something needs to be done about this situation.
—Submitted by Donetra Eddings, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully 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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
83%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
88%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
73%
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
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 students73%
Male students67%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Algebra II

All Students33%
Female students34%
Male students32%
Black students24%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English33%
Not migrant33%

Biology

All Students86%
Female students83%
Male students89%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Chemistry

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Earth Science

All Students88%
Female students85%
Male students92%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

English: Reading

All Students87%
Female students88%
Male students85%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students76%
Female students82%
Male students71%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Geometry

All Students38%
Female students31%
Male students46%
Black students34%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English38%
Not migrant38%

Virginia and United States History

All Students77%
Female students74%
Male students81%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

World Geography

All Students85%
Female students80%
Male students90%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

World History I

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History II

All Students91%
Female students89%
Male students92%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
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 93% 26%
White 6% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 26N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Beverly Britt

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: (804) 780-6052

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