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#1828 of 1,851 schools in VA
Vernon Johns Middle
Middle School · Petersburg City Public Schools · Petersburg, VA
A Petersburg City Public Schools middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3101 Homestead Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805
- Math 24% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernon Johns Middle score 32% 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 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernon Johns Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petersburg), 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
$65,811
Median home value
$208,200
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brec AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Colonial Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 648 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Petersburg City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernon Johns Middle is listed in Petersburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon Johns Middle
Vernon Johns Middle is a public middle school in Petersburg, VA, part of Petersburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 901 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,828 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon Johns Middle
What grades does Vernon Johns Middle serve?
Vernon Johns Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vernon Johns Middle?
Vernon Johns Middle has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Johns Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Johns Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon Johns Middle rank in VA?
Vernon Johns Middle ranks #1,828 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Vernon Johns Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon Johns Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Vernon Johns Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Johns Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vernon Johns Middle a charter school?
No, Vernon Johns Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon Johns Middle a Title I school?
No, Vernon Johns Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon Johns Middle?
101.8% of students at Vernon Johns Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Petersburg city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (804) 862-7020
- Area population (ZIP 23805)
- 21,385
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 23805; 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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