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Cesar Tarrant Middle School vs. Benjamin Syms Middle School

Should you attend Cesar Tarrant Middle School or Benjamin Syms Middle 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
Cesar Tarrant Middle School
1435 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Benjamin Syms Middle School
170 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cesar Tarrant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Cesar Tarrant 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 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 865 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Syms Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
695 students
865 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cesar Tarrant Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Syms Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
59 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Syms Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Tarrant Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Syms Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1007 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1024 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cesar Tarrant Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Syms Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
70%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cesar Tarrant Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Syms Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cesar Tarrant Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Syms Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cesar Tarrant Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Syms Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
231
258
Grade 7 Students
220
288
Grade 8 Students
244
319

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Syms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Syms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
66%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Syms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Syms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Syms Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cesar Tarrant Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Syms Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Syms Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(20-21 School Year Data)
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cesar Tarrant Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Syms Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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