Is Luther P. Jackson Middle a good school?

Luther P. Jackson Middle ranks 173 rd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Luther P. Jackson Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Luther P. Jackson Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Luther P. Jackson Middle?

Students at Luther P. Jackson Middle are 46% African American, 44% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Luther P. Jackson Middle attend?

Students who attend Luther P. Jackson Middle usually go on to attend Surry County High

Luther P. Jackson Middle

Summary:

Luther P. Jackson Middle is a public middle school located in Dendron, Virginia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 201 students. The school is part of the Surry County Public Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Luther P. Jackson Middle has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American students (45.77% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of White students (43.78% in 2022-2023). The school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking between 119 and 173 out of around 415-422 schools. However, it has shown strong performance for its African American and disabled student subgroups, ranking 30th and 10th, respectively, out of Virginia middle schools in 2022-2023. The school's test scores in mathematics, science, and English reading are generally on par with or slightly above the Surry County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages, particularly in the earlier grade levels.

While Luther P. Jackson Middle's overall performance is in the middle range, its diversity and support for specific student subgroups suggest areas of strength. However, the school's funding and resource allocation have been inconsistent, with per-student spending ranging from $3,912 in 2019-2020 to $18,090 in 2020-2021. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Queens Lake Middle, Smithfield Middle, and the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools middle schools, Luther P. Jackson Middle generally performs at a lower level, indicating room for improvement in its academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 5-8

4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839-2212

(757) 267-2810

District: Surry County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,090

Students who attend Luther P. Jackson Middle usually attend:

High:

Surry County High

Feeder schools for Luther P. Jackson Middle:

Elementary:

Surry Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.8%

White:

43.8%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.1%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.65. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luther P. Jackson Middle is $18,090.

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SchoolDigger ranks Luther P. Jackson Middle 173^rd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Luther P. Jackson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Surry County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Public Schools 55^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	25.80	316^th	340	7.1%
2006	32.59	306^th	383	20.1%
2007	44.76	240^th	387	38.0%
2008	31.68	319^th	391	18.4%
2009	49.29	200^th	390	48.7%
2010	51.68	199^th	408	51.2%
2011	44.05	255^th	413	38.3%
2012	41.79	266^th	413	35.6%
2013	38.19	264^th	416	36.5%
2014	38.03	268^th	416	35.6%
2015	41.71	252^nd	412	38.8%
2016	38.47	275^th	409	32.8%
2017	28.76	332^nd	415	20.0%
2018	54.94	180^th	413	56.4%
2019	55.61	186^th	424	56.1%
2021	56.02	158^th	419	62.3%
2022	64.10	119^th	415	71.3%
2023	67.31	133^rd	422	68.5%
2024	60.65	173^rd	417	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.84	174^th	402	56.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.83	95^th	411	76.9%
2024	62.71	161^st	407	60.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.43	10^th	278	96.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.79	138^th	409	66.3%
2024	63.14	141^st	407	65.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.38	30^th	298	89.9%
2024	55.48	139^th	299	53.5%

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Rank History for White students at Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.67	143^rd	402	64.4%
2024	72.96	78^th	396	80.3%

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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 Luther P. Jackson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	137	290	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
1996	137	290	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
1997	135	248	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1998	128	263	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1999	131	264	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2000	127	275	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	-4	401
2001	127	287	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2002	97	246	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2003	97	246	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2004	102	243	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2005	109	223	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2006	112	223	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2007	106	229	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2008	108	198	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	116	191	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2010	110	181	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	293
2011	109	182	0	1	0	0	6	0	298
2012	96	184	0	2	0	0	4	0	286
2013	88	177	0	2	0	0	2	0	269
2014	91	171	0	3	0	0	7	0	272
2015	84	145	0	3	0	0	8	0	240
2016	72	143	0	5	0	1	8	0	229
2017	71	146	0	3	0	0	10	0	230
2018	74	132	0	4	0	0	12	0	222
2019	81	118	0	8	0	0	14	0	221
2020	75	112	0	8	0	0	14	0	209
2021	71	114	0	9	0	0	11	0	205
2022	72	92	0	10	0	0	13	0	187
2023	88	92	0	9	1	0	11	0	201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Luther P. Jackson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	429	n/a	0.0	42.9
1996	429	n/a	0.0	42.9
1997	389	n/a	0.0	38.8
1998	394	n/a	0.0	40.4
1999	398	38.0	10.5	52
2000	401	n/a	0.0	47.7
2001	416	34.0	12.2	50
2002	344	36.0	9.6	57.6
2003	344	36.0	9.6	57.6
2004	346	35.0	9.9	52.9
2005	335	35.0	9.6	51.9
2006	337	34.0	9.9	64.4
2007	336	29.0	11.6	53.9
2008	309	17.8	17.4	52.1
2009	308	18.5	16.6	50
2010	293	18.2	16.0	55.5
2011	298	16.7	17.7	58.7
2012	286	n/a	n/a	62.2
2013	269	31.4	8.5	58.7
2014	272	31.7	8.5	63.2
2015	240	31.0	7.7	63.3
2016	229	29.0	7.8	67.7
2017	230	29.1	7.8	64.8
2018	222	28.2	7.8	62.2
2019	221	26.1	8.4	64.3
2020	209	24.3	8.5	60.3
2021	205	24.5	8.3	n/a
2022	187	22.5	8.2	67.4
2023	201	25.0	8.0	86.1

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 Luther P. Jackson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	429	n/a	0.0	42.9
1996	429	n/a	0.0	42.9
1997	389	n/a	0.0	38.8
1998	394	n/a	0.0	40.4
1999	398	38.0	10.5	52
2000	401	n/a	0.0	47.7
2001	416	34.0	12.2	50
2002	344	36.0	9.6	57.6
2003	344	36.0	9.6	57.6
2004	346	35.0	9.9	52.9
2005	335	35.0	9.6	51.9
2006	337	34.0	9.9	64.4
2007	336	29.0	11.6	53.9
2008	309	17.8	17.4	52.1
2009	308	18.5	16.6	50
2010	293	18.2	16.0	55.5
2011	298	16.7	17.7	58.7
2012	286	n/a	n/a	62.2
2013	269	31.4	8.5	58.7
2014	272	31.7	8.5	63.2
2015	240	31.0	7.7	63.3
2016	229	29.0	7.8	67.7
2017	230	29.1	7.8	64.8
2018	222	28.2	7.8	62.2
2019	221	26.1	8.4	64.3
2020	209	24.3	8.5	60.3
2021	205	24.5	8.3	n/a
2022	187	22.5	8.2	67.4
2023	201	25.0	8.0	86.1

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 Luther P. Jackson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,521 (11.9%)	$11,236 (88.1%)	$12,758
2020	$287 (7.3%)	$3,625 (92.7%)	$3,912
2021	$2,141 (11.8%)	$15,949 (88.2%)	$18,090

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Luther P. Jackson Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 133^rd of 422 Middle schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	95	79.6	15.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Public Schools)	95	79.6	15.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	88	65.4	22.6%
5th Grade Science (Surry County Public Schools)	88	65.4	22.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	88	67.3	20.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Surry County Public Schools)	88	67.3	20.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	70	47.2	22.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Public Schools)	70	47.2	22.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	74	78.1	4.1%
6th Grade English Reading (Surry County Public Schools)	74	78.1	4.1%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	92	62.8	29.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Public Schools)	92	62.8	29.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	82	83.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Surry County Public Schools)	82	83.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	68	51.1	16.9%
8th Grade Writing (Surry County Public Schools)	68	51.1	16.9%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	88	79.5	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Public Schools)	88	79.5	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	77	70.2	6.8%
8th Grade Science (Surry County Public Schools)	77	70.2	6.8%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	80	74.5	5.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Surry County Public Schools)	80	74.5	5.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Luther P. Jackson Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Surry County Public Schools)	90	90
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	221	201	9%
African American	118	92	22%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	88	8.6%
Two or More Races	14	11	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.3%	86.1%	21.8%

Schools Near Luther P. Jackson Middle

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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 English Reading (2024)					SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		SOL VA Studies (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 4th 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 English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Luther P. Jackson Middle	Public	5-8	4255 New Design Rd	Dendron	23839	Surry County	Surry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 267-2810	201	25	8.0	86.1%	88 (43.8%)	92 (45.8%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.5%)	60.6	173^rd of 417 public middle schools	58.5%		67.3	133^rd of 422 public middle schools	68.5%	40					77.6	68.0	47.1	63.8	66.7	66.1		76.5	88.7	73.2	69.1	73.2			$18,090	$2,141	$15,949
Westside Elementary	Public	4-6	800 Main Street	Smithfield	23430	Isle of Wight County	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 357-3021	729	54	13.5	33.6%	388 (53.2%)	207 (28.4%)	56 (7.7%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (8.5%)								(n/a)				84.4	71.8	79.1			67.1		85.6	70.7	81.4					78.2	$7,040	$00	$7,040
Berkeley Middle	Public	6-8	1118 Ironbound Rd	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 229-8051	652	44	14.8	41.7%	344 (52.8%)	130 (19.9%)	107 (16.4%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.1%)	64.8	149^th of 417 public middle schools	64.3%		67.7	130^th of 422 public middle schools	69.2%	19	100.0	100.0	98.6			43.6	64.5	55.2		71.5			72.4	78.0	79.9		85.7		$9,245	$271	$8,973
James Blair Middle	Public	6-8	101 Longhill Road	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 603-6400	545	39	14.1	65.5%	272 (49.9%)	96 (17.6%)	117 (21.5%)	18 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.3%)	53.3	212^th of 417 public middle schools	49.2%		46.2	243^rd of 422 public middle schools	42.4%	31	96.3	100.0	100.0			48.7	52.5	46.3		71.1			60.9	71.4	77.0		82.4		$7,922	$144	$7,777
Lois Hornsby Middle	Public	6-8	850 Jolly Pond Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 565-9400	790	52	15.1	34.6%	456 (57.7%)	157 (19.9%)	88 (11.1%)	30 (3.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.8%)	69.5	117^th of 417 public middle schools	71.9%		78.6	70^th of 422 public middle schools	83.4%	47	97.2	100.0	100.0			59.5	64.6	50.5		77.1			78.1	83.8	78.2		80.9		$7,538	$118	$7,419
Queens Lake Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	124 W Queens Dr	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	York County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 220-4080	574	38	14.2	41.6%	293 (51.0%)	99 (17.2%)	103 (17.9%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (10.3%)	72.9	93^rd of 417 public middle schools	77.7%		80.7	47^th of 422 public middle schools	88.9%	46	100.0	95.5	100.0			67.4	69.3	64.0		71.1			85.5	82.6	83.6		80.6		$8,700	$438	$8,263
Smithfield Middle	Public	7-8	14175 Turner Drive	Smithfield	23430	Isle of Wight County	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 365-4100	609	41	15.0	41.7%	335 (55.0%)	196 (32.2%)	35 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.7%)	67.8	129^th of 417 public middle schools	69.1%		71.3	116^th of 422 public middle schools	72.5%	13			100.0				75.8	64.8		65.4				78.6	73.9		74.7		$6,313	$152	$6,161

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