Summary:
The 22560 zip code area has only one middle school, James H. Cary Intermediate, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Essex County Public Schools district. This school has faced declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 266 out of 422 Virginia middle schools in 2022-2023 to 311 out of 419 in 2024-2025, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
James H. Cary Intermediate has some academic bright spots, with 8th grade Geometry and Algebra I scores at or above the state average, and 7th grade Algebra I scores significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's overall test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100.6% in 2023-2024.
With a spending per student of $5,824 for the 2020-2021 school year, which is below the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, the school may be facing resource allocation challenges that could be impacting its overall performance. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.
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