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#1177 of 1,851 schools in VA
James H. Cary Intermediate
Middle School · Essex County Public Schools · Tappahannock, VA
An Essex County Public Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 609, Tappahannock, VA 22560
- Math 57% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James H. Cary Intermediate score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James H. Cary Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tappahannock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,357
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Essex County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James H. Cary Intermediate is listed in Essex County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James H. Cary Intermediate
James H. Cary Intermediate is a public middle school in Tappahannock, VA, part of Essex County Public Schools, serving approximately 331 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James H. Cary Intermediate
What grades does James H. Cary Intermediate serve?
James H. Cary Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend James H. Cary Intermediate?
James H. Cary Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Cary Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Cary Intermediate is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James H. Cary Intermediate rank in VA?
James H. Cary Intermediate ranks #1,177 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is James H. Cary Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
James H. Cary Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James H. Cary Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James H. Cary Intermediate has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James H. Cary Intermediate a charter school?
No, James H. Cary Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James H. Cary Intermediate a Title I school?
No, James H. Cary Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James H. Cary Intermediate?
100.6% of students at James H. Cary Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (804) 443-3040
- Area population (ZIP 22560)
- 6,523
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22560; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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