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Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School vs. George P. Phenix Elementary School

Should you attend Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School or George P. Phenix Elementary 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
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
George P. Phenix Elementary School
1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,559 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
597 students
1,559 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George P. Phenix Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
153 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George P. Phenix Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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

#171 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
#497 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 10% in VA)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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.
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of George P. Phenix Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
104
Kindergarten Students
-
145
Grade 1 Students
-
168
Grade 2 Students
-
168
Grade 3 Students
-
146
Grade 4 Students
-
172
Grade 5 Students
-
148
Grade 6 Students
215
177
Grade 7 Students
191
151
Grade 8 Students
191
180

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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
42%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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
36%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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.
0.68
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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
93%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 George P. Phenix Elementary 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
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George P. Phenix Elementary 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 2021-22 school year.
 
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