Is James H. Cary Intermediate a good school?

James H. Cary Intermediate ranks 290 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James H. Cary Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended James H. Cary Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of James H. Cary Intermediate?

Students at James H. Cary Intermediate are 53% African American, 28% White, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of James H. Cary Intermediate attend?

Students who attend James H. Cary Intermediate usually go on to attend Essex High

James H. Cary Intermediate

Summary:

James H. Cary Intermediate is a public middle school in Tappahannock, Virginia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 333 students. The school faces several challenges, including lower test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and a relatively low ranking compared to other Virginia middle schools.

One key factor is the school's racial composition, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (52.55%) compared to nearby schools like Hamilton Holmes Middle (14.44%) and Montross Middle (42.07%). This diversity is an important consideration when analyzing the school's performance. Additionally, James H. Cary Intermediate has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Montross Middle has a higher 4-star rating.

Despite these challenges, the school has some notable strengths, such as its 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I for both 7th and 8th grade students, outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school's African American students and low-socioeconomic status students perform better relative to their peers in Virginia, suggesting that the school may be providing targeted support for these populations. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population, James H. Cary Intermediate can work towards enhancing its academic outcomes and providing a more equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560

(804) 443-3040

District: Essex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
290^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,824

Students who attend James H. Cary Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Essex High

Feeder schools for James H. Cary Intermediate:

Elementary:

Tappahannock Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.6%

White:

28.2%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 101.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James H. Cary Intermediate is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.81. (See more...)

Compare Details James H. Cary Intermediate ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.6. (See more...)

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 H. Cary Intermediate is $5,824.

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James H. Cary Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks James H. Cary Intermediate 290^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See James H. Cary Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Essex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Essex County Public Schools 91^st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2019	14.57	1018^th	1105	7.9%
2021	8.86	1023^rd	1103	7.3%
2022	14.74	987^th	1109	11.0%
2023	28.81	857^th	1114	23.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.17	215^th	245	12.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.87	737^th	1100	33.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.65	922^nd	1093	15.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.26	455^th	579	21.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.42	635^th	984	35.5%

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

Rank History for James H. Cary Intermediate

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Rank History for all middle school students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	28.19	305^th	340	10.3%
2006	27.72	326^th	383	14.9%
2007	39.99	277^th	387	28.4%
2008	30.10	326^th	391	16.6%
2009	38.84	267^th	390	31.5%
2010	43.04	259^th	408	36.5%
2011	44.48	251^st	413	39.2%
2012	35.04	304^th	413	26.4%
2013	23.37	355^th	416	14.7%
2014	17.58	369^th	416	11.3%
2015	18.96	361^st	412	12.4%
2016	24.87	349^th	409	14.7%
2017	26.11	343^rd	415	17.3%
2018	35.18	297^th	413	28.1%
2019	32.86	313^th	424	26.2%
2021	32.18	285^th	419	32.0%
2022	25.71	323^rd	415	22.2%
2023	41.64	266^th	422	37.0%
2024	35.60	290^th	417	30.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.80	218^th	402	45.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.60	228^th	411	44.5%
2024	37.76	276^th	407	32.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.80	259^th	409	36.7%
2024	32.66	293^rd	407	28.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.65	136^th	298	54.4%
2024	37.70	197^th	299	34.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.11	188^th	402	53.2%
2024	39.74	264^th	396	33.3%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James H. Cary Intermediate

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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	367	367
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	368	368
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	335	335
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	345	345
1993	165	181	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1994	179	172	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1995	181	183	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1996	181	183	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1997	205	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1998	217	191	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1999	272	265	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2000	256	274	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	-4	530
2001	236	281	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2002	236	322	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2003	236	322	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2004	223	312	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2005	219	292	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	1	523
2006	202	284	2	11	4	n/a	n/a	1	504
2007	200	268	2	9	3	n/a	n/a	3	485
2008	177	260	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	3	453
2009	189	254	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	2	462
2010	194	243	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2011	187	236	3	16	1	0	26	0	469
2012	195	237	2	20	1	1	32	0	488
2013	183	223	1	16	1	1	40	0	465
2014	173	226	3	20	0	0	38	0	460
2015	168	214	4	16	1	0	41	0	444
2016	174	210	3	21	1	0	38	0	447
2017	156	227	4	16	2	0	35	0	440
2018	130	226	4	17	2	0	34	0	413
2019	108	236	9	17	2	0	29	0	401
2020	112	232	8	22	2	0	32	0	408
2021	98	205	8	26	4	0	35	0	376
2022	102	186	6	26	4	0	41	0	365
2023	94	175	4	21	4	0	35	0	333

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 H. Cary Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	367	23.2	15.8	n/a
1990	368	24.9	14.7	n/a
1991	335	20.8	16.1	n/a
1992	345	21.2	16.2	n/a
1993	348	26.0	13.4	n/a
1994	352	21.3	n/a	32.7
1995	365	n/a	0.0	36.4
1996	365	n/a	0.0	36.4
1997	397	n/a	0.0	37.3
1998	408	n/a	0.0	35.3
1999	538	33.0	16.3	40.3
2000	530	n/a	0.0	44.9
2001	520	36.0	14.4	50.4
2002	561	44.0	12.8	50.8
2003	561	44.0	12.8	50.8
2004	545	42.0	13.0	59.3
2005	523	41.0	12.8	49.6
2006	504	42.0	12.0	63.8
2007	485	41.1	11.8	60
2008	453	28.2	16.1	54.7
2009	462	31.3	14.8	62.8
2010	453	32.7	13.8	60
2011	469	28.7	16.3	63.1
2012	488	38.5	12.6	62.7
2013	465	37.2	12.4	72.9
2014	460	40.6	11.3	66.3
2015	444	36.0	12.3	64.9
2016	447	38.0	11.7	60.6
2017	440	38.1	11.5	63.9
2018	413	34.0	12.1	74.1
2019	401	35.5	11.2	99.3
2020	408	30.9	13.1	99.3
2021	376	35.7	10.5	n/a
2022	365	27.7	13.1	99.2
2023	333	31.2	10.6	101.8

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 H. Cary Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	367	23.2	15.8	n/a
1990	368	24.9	14.7	n/a
1991	335	20.8	16.1	n/a
1992	345	21.2	16.2	n/a
1993	348	26.0	13.4	n/a
1994	352	21.3	n/a	32.7
1995	365	n/a	0.0	36.4
1996	365	n/a	0.0	36.4
1997	397	n/a	0.0	37.3
1998	408	n/a	0.0	35.3
1999	538	33.0	16.3	40.3
2000	530	n/a	0.0	44.9
2001	520	36.0	14.4	50.4
2002	561	44.0	12.8	50.8
2003	561	44.0	12.8	50.8
2004	545	42.0	13.0	59.3
2005	523	41.0	12.8	49.6
2006	504	42.0	12.0	63.8
2007	485	41.1	11.8	60
2008	453	28.2	16.1	54.7
2009	462	31.3	14.8	62.8
2010	453	32.7	13.8	60
2011	469	28.7	16.3	63.1
2012	488	38.5	12.6	62.7
2013	465	37.2	12.4	72.9
2014	460	40.6	11.3	66.3
2015	444	36.0	12.3	64.9
2016	447	38.0	11.7	60.6
2017	440	38.1	11.5	63.9
2018	413	34.0	12.1	74.1
2019	401	35.5	11.2	99.3
2020	408	30.9	13.1	99.3
2021	376	35.7	10.5	n/a
2022	365	27.7	13.1	99.2
2023	333	31.2	10.6	101.8

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 H. Cary Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,255 (13.6%)	$8,000 (86.4%)	$9,255
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$4,835 (100.0%)	$4,835
2021	$82 (1.4%)	$5,742 (98.6%)	$5,824

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James H. Cary Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1018^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 857^th of 1114 Elementary schools	15.2%
Ranks 313^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 266^th of 422 Middle schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)	60	31.5	28.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)	60	31.5	28.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)	61	49.3	11.7%
4th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)	61	49.3	11.7%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)	62	51.3	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)	62	51.3	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (James H. Cary Intermediate)	64	60.8	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Essex County Public Schools)	64	60.8	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)	74	65.8	8.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)	74	65.8	8.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)	65	66.2	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)	65	66.2	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)	70	70.9	0.9%
6th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)	70	70.9	0.9%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)	64	50.7	13.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)	64	50	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)	71	59.6	11.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)	71	58.9	12.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	401	333	17%
African American	236	175	25.8%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	17	21	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	108	94	13%
Two or More Races	29	35	20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	101.8%	2.5%

Schools Near James H. Cary Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)		SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL World History I (2024)	SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th 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 Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James H. Cary Intermediate	Public	5-8	912 Intermediate School Circle	Tappahannock	22560	Essex County	Essex County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 443-3040	333	31	10.6	101.8%	94 (28.2%)	175 (52.6%)	21 (6.3%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.5%)	35.6	290^th of 417 public middle schools	30.5%		41.6	266^th of 422 public middle schools	37.0%	24	92.3	100.0	100.0	43.1	63.4	63.5	49.2	40.3	45.4		46.8	73.0	64.4	60.9			43.0	$5,824	$82	$5,742
Montross Middle	Public	6-8	8884 Menokin Road	Montross	22520	Westmoreland County	Westmoreland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 493-9818	309	32	9.7	100.6%	118 (38.2%)	130 (42.1%)	39 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	65.1	145^th of 417 public middle schools	65.2%		69.3	126^th of 422 public middle schools	70.1%	19			100.0		81.9	73.0	93.5		77.2			67.2	75.5	82.6	83.3	54.6		$10,703	$772	$9,931
Hamilton Holmes Middle	Public	6-8	18444 King William Road	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	450	35	12.7	41.3%	336 (74.7%)	65 (14.4%)	14 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	33.4	303^rd of 417 public middle schools	27.3%		31.4	314^th of 422 public middle schools	25.6%	11	94.7	93.1	100.0		49.0	52.6	34.4		44.5	100.0		77.9	68.5	54.9			65.4	$7,908	$113	$7,794

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