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James S. Russell Middle

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James S. Russell Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrenceville, Virginia, serving 312 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Brunswick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 96 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James S. Russell Middle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (82.69%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 99% receive free or reduced-price lunch). The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Virginia middle schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 45.65% (6th grade) to 46.27% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 59.41% (6th grade) and 50.1% (8th grade). The school's performance is particularly low for female, male, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, though its African American student subgroup performs slightly better, ranking in the bottom 33% of Virginia middle schools.

In contrast, the nearby Edward W. Wyatt Middle School, which is part of the Greensville County Public Schools district, performs significantly better than James S. Russell Middle School across various metrics, including academic rankings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios. The persistent low performance at James S. Russell Middle School, coupled with its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and lower per-student spending, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students.


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Public 6-8

 19400 Christanna Hwy
       Lawrenceville, VA  23868

(434) 848-2132

District: Brunswick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
347th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,258 Help


Students who attend James S. Russell Middle usually attend:

High:    Brunswick High

Feeder schools for James S. Russell Middle:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.7%
White:
10.6%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Compare Details James S. Russell Middle ranks worse than 83.2% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James S. Russell Middle is $8,258.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James S. Russell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks James S. Russell Middle 347th of 417 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 96th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James S. Russell Middle

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 9.01 336th 340 1.2%
2006 27.89 325th 383 15.1%
2007 20.53 375th 387 3.1%
2008 16.47 377th 391 3.6%
2009 9.54 383rd 390 1.8%
2010 17.71 387th 408 5.1%
2011 15.29 392nd 413 5.1%
2012 27.43 352nd 413 14.8%
2013 21.89 359th 416 13.7%
2014 14.92 384th 416 7.7%
2015 28.22 327th 412 20.6%
2016 27.19 336th 409 17.8%
2017 13.25 386th 415 7.0%
2018 15.77 390th 413 5.6%
2019 10.46 401st 424 5.4%
2021 5.31 410th 419 2.1%
2022 7.12 392nd 415 5.5%
2023 14.52 382nd 422 9.5%
2024 22.34 347th 417 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James S. Russell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.10 297th 402 26.1%
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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 380th 411 7.5%
2024 20.12 353rd 407 13.3%
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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 366th 409 10.5%
2024 23.60 339th 407 16.7%
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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 237th 298 20.5%
2024 37.55 198th 299 33.8%
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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 256th 402 36.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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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.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James S. Russell Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 401st of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 382nd 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)4347.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Public Schools)4347.1
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (James S. Russell Middle)6366.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Brunswick County Public Schools)6366
 3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (James S. Russell Middle)5234.8
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Public Schools)5434.8
 19.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (James S. Russell Middle)6759.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Brunswick County Public Schools)6659.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (James S. Russell Middle)5428.2
 25.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Brunswick County Public Schools)5527.9
 27.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (James S. Russell Middle)5719.3
 37.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Public Schools)5719.1
 38%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (James S. Russell Middle)6230.8
 31.2%
   8th Grade Science (Brunswick County Public Schools)6230.5
 31.5%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (James S. Russell Middle)6443.9
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Brunswick County Public Schools)6443.5
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (James S. Russell Middle)9581
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Brunswick County Public Schools)7176
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students343312
 9%
African American261258
 1.1%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic2314
 39.1%
Pacific Islander00
White5633
 41.1%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.2%99%
 2.8%

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

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

James S. Russell Middle ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Virginia middle schools.

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


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