Is James S. Russell Middle a good school?

James S. Russell Middle ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Virginia middle schools.

How many students attend James S. Russell Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended James S. Russell Middle.

What is the racial makeup of James S. Russell Middle?

Students at James S. Russell Middle are 83% African American, 11% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of James S. Russell Middle attend?

Students who attend James S. Russell Middle usually go on to attend Brunswick High

James S. Russell Middle School in Lawrenceville VA

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James S. Russell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks James S. Russell Middle 382^nd of 422 Virginia public middle schools. (See James S. Russell Middle in the ranking list.)

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Brunswick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Public Schools 106^th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at James S. Russell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	9.01	336^th	340	1.2%
2006	27.89	325^th	383	15.1%
2007	20.53	375^th	387	3.1%
2008	16.47	377^th	391	3.6%
2009	9.54	383^rd	390	1.8%
2010	17.71	387^th	408	5.1%
2011	15.29	392^nd	413	5.1%
2012	27.43	352^nd	413	14.8%
2013	21.89	359^th	416	13.7%
2014	14.92	384^th	416	7.7%
2015	28.22	327^th	412	20.6%
2016	27.19	336^th	409	17.8%
2017	13.25	386^th	415	7.0%
2018	15.77	390^th	413	5.6%
2019	10.46	401^st	424	5.4%
2021	5.31	410^th	419	2.1%
2022	7.12	392^nd	415	5.5%
2023	14.52	382^nd	422	9.5%

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Rank History for Female students at James S. Russell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.87	380^th	411	7.5%

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Rank History for Male students at James S. Russell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.61	366^th	409	10.5%

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Rank History for African American students at James S. Russell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.95	237^th	298	20.5%

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Rank History for White students at James S. Russell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.15	256^th	402	36.3%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James S. Russell Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	542	542
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	560	560
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	638	638
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	649	649
1993	161	482	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
1994	143	463	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1995	144	451	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
1996	144	451	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
1997	152	437	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1998	158	459	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1999	145	457	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
2000	151	440	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-4	589
2001	113	417	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
2002	108	440	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
2003	108	440	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
2004	109	443	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2005	121	401	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2006	113	417	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2007	89	444	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2008	102	429	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2009	92	386	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
2010	84	388	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	482
2011	87	378	1	8	0	0	1	0	475
2012	80	359	2	6	0	0	0	0	447
2013	80	328	0	7	1	0	2	0	418
2014	91	303	0	8	1	0	5	0	408
2015	91	295	0	9	1	0	3	0	399
2016	75	295	0	10	0	0	3	0	383
2017	67	291	1	10	0	0	2	0	371
2018	62	281	1	17	0	0	3	0	364
2019	56	261	1	23	0	0	2	0	343
2020	65	254	1	19	0	2	5	0	346
2021	63	247	1	17	0	2	6	0	336
2022	48	263	0	9	1	0	5	0	326
2023	33	258	1	14	0	0	6	0	312

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James S. Russell Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	542	35.2	15.3	n/a
1990	560	34.9	16.0	n/a
1991	638	41.0	15.5	n/a
1992	649	41.8	15.5	n/a
1993	643	48.5	13.3	n/a
1994	606	42.6	n/a	55.1
1995	597	n/a	0.0	51.6
1996	597	n/a	0.0	51.6
1997	595	n/a	0.0	51.4
1998	621	n/a	0.0	54.1
1999	604	49.0	12.3	60.6
2000	589	n/a	0.0	60.4
2001	533	46.0	11.6	59.5
2002	553	54.0	10.2	59.1
2003	553	54.0	10.2	59.1
2004	561	44.0	12.8	66.8
2005	530	45.0	11.8	65.8
2006	538	40.0	13.5	70.6
2007	540	44.6	12.1	70.7
2008	539	33.4	16.1	68.1
2009	483	33.6	14.4	70.8
2010	482	28.4	16.9	78.2
2011	475	29.3	16.1	82.5
2012	447	36.4	12.2	75.4
2013	418	35.6	11.7	77.3
2014	408	35.4	11.5	80.4
2015	399	34.0	11.7	85.7
2016	383	32.0	11.9	95.3
2017	371	34.9	10.6	96.8
2018	364	33.2	10.9	95.9
2019	343	30.8	11.1	96.2
2020	346	23.4	14.7	98.3
2021	336	27.6	12.1	n/a
2022	326	30.5	10.6	99.1
2023	312	18.7	16.6	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James S. Russell Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	542	35.2	15.3	n/a
1990	560	34.9	16.0	n/a
1991	638	41.0	15.5	n/a
1992	649	41.8	15.5	n/a
1993	643	48.5	13.3	n/a
1994	606	42.6	n/a	55.1
1995	597	n/a	0.0	51.6
1996	597	n/a	0.0	51.6
1997	595	n/a	0.0	51.4
1998	621	n/a	0.0	54.1
1999	604	49.0	12.3	60.6
2000	589	n/a	0.0	60.4
2001	533	46.0	11.6	59.5
2002	553	54.0	10.2	59.1
2003	553	54.0	10.2	59.1
2004	561	44.0	12.8	66.8
2005	530	45.0	11.8	65.8
2006	538	40.0	13.5	70.6
2007	540	44.6	12.1	70.7
2008	539	33.4	16.1	68.1
2009	483	33.6	14.4	70.8
2010	482	28.4	16.9	78.2
2011	475	29.3	16.1	82.5
2012	447	36.4	12.2	75.4
2013	418	35.6	11.7	77.3
2014	408	35.4	11.5	80.4
2015	399	34.0	11.7	85.7
2016	383	32.0	11.9	95.3
2017	371	34.9	10.6	96.8
2018	364	33.2	10.9	95.9
2019	343	30.8	11.1	96.2
2020	346	23.4	14.7	98.3
2021	336	27.6	12.1	n/a
2022	326	30.5	10.6	99.1
2023	312	18.7	16.6	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James S. Russell Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$228 (2.7%)	$8,324 (97.3%)	$8,552
2020	$873 (11.0%)	$7,050 (89.0%)	$7,924
2021	$1,261 (15.3%)	$6,996 (84.7%)	$8,258

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James S. Russell Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 401^st of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 382^nd of 422 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (James S. Russell Middle)	43	47.5	4.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Public Schools)	43	47.1	4.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (James S. Russell Middle)	63	66.7	3.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Brunswick County Public Schools)	63	66	3%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (James S. Russell Middle)	52	34.8	17.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Public Schools)	54	34.8	19.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (James S. Russell Middle)	67	59.8	7.2%
7th Grade English Reading (Brunswick County Public Schools)	66	59.8	6.2%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (James S. Russell Middle)	54	28.2	25.8%
8th Grade Writing (Brunswick County Public Schools)	55	27.9	27.1%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (James S. Russell Middle)	57	19.3	37.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Public Schools)	57	19.1	38%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (James S. Russell Middle)	62	30.8	31.2%
8th Grade Science (Brunswick County Public Schools)	62	30.5	31.5%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (James S. Russell Middle)	64	43.9	20.1%
8th Grade English Reading (Brunswick County Public Schools)	64	43.5	20.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (James S. Russell Middle)	95	81	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Brunswick County Public Schools)	71	76	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	343	312	9%
African American	261	258	1.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	23	14	39.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	56	33	41.1%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.2%	99%	2.8%

Elementary:	Meherrin Powellton Elementary
	Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
	Totaro Elementary

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SOL Writing (2023)	SOL Algebra I (2023)	SOL Mathematics (2023)				SOL Science (2023)		SOL English Reading (2023)				SOL Civics and Economics (2023)	SOL VA Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James S. Russell Middle	Public	6-8	19400 Christanna Hwy	Lawrenceville	23868	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 848-2132	312	19	16.6	99.0%	33 (10.6%)	258 (82.7%)	14 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	14.5	382^nd of 422 public middle schools	9.5%		7.1	392^nd of 415 public middle schools	5.5%	10	28.2	60.0		47.5	34.8	19.3		30.8		66.7	59.8	43.9	50.5		$8,258	$1,261	$6,996
Belfield Elementary	Public	5	515 Belfield Rd	Emporia	23847	Greensville County	Greensville County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 634-5566	145	13	11.6	100.7%	22 (15.2%)	104 (71.7%)	12 (8.3%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)			65.4				41.2		56.3					56.7	$15,202	$3,572	$11,630
Edward W. Wyatt Middle	Public	6-8	206 Slagles Lake Rd	Emporia	23847	Greensville County	Greensville County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 634-5159	449	42	10.8	100.7%	60 (13.4%)	326 (72.6%)	35 (7.8%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	32	311^th of 422 public middle schools	26.3%		13.4	379^th of 415 public middle schools	8.7%	68	39.3	100.0		44.9	27.3	59.4		54.1		55.1	65.1	66.0	62.2		$11,857	$1,994	$9,863

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