Serving 271 students in grades 6-8, Richmond County Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)82%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)77%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
29%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Richmond County Intermediate School?
271 students attend Richmond County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Richmond County Intermediate School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond County Intermediate School?
Richmond County Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond County Intermediate School offer ?
Richmond County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richmond County Intermediate School part of?
Richmond County Intermediate School is part of Richmond County Public Schools School District.
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