James Wood Middle School

James Wood Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1313 Amherst St,  Winchester, VA
Frederick County Public Schools
3.8
3.0
834 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Grant C. Javersak
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
48.9%
Hispanic
36.1%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 3 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
9/3/2020
I love that the teachers are really nice and the field trips are amazing. Most of the students are really nice but the sixth graders like fighting a lot. I love it when we have the dances because they are really fun. The way they teach isn't the greatest in the world but it's fine.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2024
I know James Wood is considered to be a small town" school but where we came from prior to living in this area, James Wood Middle is a pretty big school. Transitioning from a tiny town in the mountains to school in the Winchester area was definitely a bit of a change for my kids. The staff at James...
3.0 student
1/25/2020
While the head principal is a wonderful man this school is riddled with verbally abusive students. There are drug problems/racial stereotyping that is not only ignored but tolerated without punishment. Minority students such as myself, are targeted and made to feel very uncomfortable and inferior.
4.0 student
12/11/2017
My time at this school was great.
1.0 parent
6/3/2015
While the head principal is a wonderful man this school is riddled with unprofessional and verbally abusive teachers and staff. There are major drug problems and racial stereotyping that is not only ignored but tolerated without any preventative measures in place. Minority students are targeted and...

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James Wood Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Winchester, VA, in the Winchester neighborhood, and is served by the Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 834 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. James Wood Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $448,008. Discover additional schools in the area, like James Wood High School, John Handley High School, The Independent School of Winchester, and more. Learn more about what Winchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Wood Middle School.

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