Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, James Wood Middle 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 is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Wood Middle School's student population of 834 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
James Wood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Wood Middle School is 0.64, 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
#1542 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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 Wood Middle School's ranking?
James Wood Middle School is ranked #1542 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James Wood Middle School?
834 students attend James Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James Wood Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Wood Middle School?
James Wood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Wood Middle School offer ?
James Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is James Wood Middle School part of?
James Wood Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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