Peter Muhlenberg Middle School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades 6-8, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 728 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
535 students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#673 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
191
-
Grade 7 Students
187
-
Grade 8 Students
157
-
Grade 9 Students
-
173
Grade 10 Students
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176
Grade 11 Students
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187
Grade 12 Students
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192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
20%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
70%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%