Summary:
Surry County Public Schools in Virginia has only one middle school, Luther P. Jackson Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite serving a high-needs student population, with 94.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has consistently performed above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science.
Surry County Public Schools district has a small student population, and Luther P. Jackson Middle is no exception, with only 208 students enrolled. However, the school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 62.5% to 80%, compared to the state average of 50.48% to 71.56%, and its science proficiency rates ranged from 63.27% to 85.71%, compared to the state average of 65.71% to 68.94%.
While Luther P. Jackson Middle's performance is generally above the state average, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% in the 2023-2024 school year is an area of concern that the school may want to address. Additionally, further analysis and comparison to district-level data could provide more insights into the school's strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
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