Serving 331 students in grades 5-8, James H. Cary Intermediate 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 is 16% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H. Cary Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James H. Cary Intermediate's student population of 331 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
James H. Cary Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Cary Intermediate is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
58%
22%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Cary Intermediate's ranking?
James H. Cary Intermediate is ranked #1658 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James H. Cary Intermediate often compared to?
James H. Cary Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Essex High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James H. Cary Intermediate?
331 students attend James H. Cary Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James H. Cary Intermediate students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Cary Intermediate?
James H. Cary Intermediate has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Cary Intermediate offer ?
James H. Cary Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James H. Cary Intermediate part of?
James H. Cary Intermediate is part of Essex County School District.
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