James H. Cary Intermediate

Summary:

James H. Cary Intermediate is a public middle school in Tappahannock, Virginia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 333 students. The school faces several challenges, including lower test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and a relatively low ranking compared to other Virginia middle schools.

One key factor is the school's racial composition, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (52.55%) compared to nearby schools like Hamilton Holmes Middle (14.44%) and Montross Middle (42.07%). This diversity is an important consideration when analyzing the school's performance. Additionally, James H. Cary Intermediate has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Montross Middle has a higher 4-star rating.

Despite these challenges, the school has some notable strengths, such as its 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I for both 7th and 8th grade students, outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school's African American students and low-socioeconomic status students perform better relative to their peers in Virginia, suggesting that the school may be providing targeted support for these populations. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population, James H. Cary Intermediate can work towards enhancing its academic outcomes and providing a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 912 Intermediate School Circle
       Tappahannock, VA  22560


(804) 443-3040

District: Essex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,824 Help


Students who attend James H. Cary Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Essex High

Feeder schools for James H. Cary Intermediate:

Elementary:    Tappahannock Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.7%
White:
23.3%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.6% Help


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Compare Details James H. Cary Intermediate is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details James H. Cary Intermediate ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.6. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.7%), White (23.3%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James H. Cary Intermediate is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James H. Cary Intermediate is $5,824.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James H. Cary Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks James H. Cary Intermediate 290th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See James H. Cary Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Essex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Essex County Public Schools 91st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James H. Cary Intermediate

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Rank History for all elementary school students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.57 1018th 1105 7.9%
2021 8.86 1023rd 1103 7.3%
2022 14.74 987th 1109 11.0%
2023 28.81 857th 1114 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.17 215th 245 12.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.87 737th 1100 33.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.65 922nd 1093 15.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.26 455th 579 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.42 635th 984 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for James H. Cary Intermediate

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Rank History for all middle school students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 28.19 305th 340 10.3%
2006 27.72 326th 383 14.9%
2007 39.99 277th 387 28.4%
2008 30.10 326th 391 16.6%
2009 38.84 267th 390 31.5%
2010 43.04 259th 408 36.5%
2011 44.48 251st 413 39.2%
2012 35.04 304th 413 26.4%
2013 23.37 355th 416 14.7%
2014 17.58 369th 416 11.3%
2015 18.96 361st 412 12.4%
2016 24.87 349th 409 14.7%
2017 26.11 343rd 415 17.3%
2018 35.18 297th 413 28.1%
2019 32.86 313th 424 26.2%
2021 32.18 285th 419 32.0%
2022 25.71 323rd 415 22.2%
2023 41.64 266th 422 37.0%
2024 35.60 290th 417 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.80 218th 402 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.60 228th 411 44.5%
2024 37.76 276th 407 32.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.80 259th 409 36.7%
2024 32.66 293rd 407 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.65 136th 298 54.4%
2024 37.70 197th 299 34.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at James H. Cary Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.11 188th 402 53.2%
2024 39.74 264th 396 33.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for James H. Cary Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 367 367
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 368 368
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 335 335
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 345 345
1993 165 181 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 179 172 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1995 181 183 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 181 183 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 205 192 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 217 191 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 272 265 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 256 274 3 1 0 n/a n/a -4 530
2001 236 281 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 236 322 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 236 322 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 223 312 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 219 292 0 8 3 n/a n/a 1 523
2006 202 284 2 11 4 n/a n/a 1 504
2007 200 268 2 9 3 n/a n/a 3 485
2008 177 260 3 8 2 n/a n/a 3 453
2009 189 254 3 13 1 n/a n/a 2 462
2010 194 243 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 187 236 3 16 1 0 26 0 469
2012 195 237 2 20 1 1 32 0 488
2013 183 223 1 16 1 1 40 0 465
2014 173 226 3 20 0 0 38 0 460
2015 168 214 4 16 1 0 41 0 444
2016 174 210 3 21 1 0 38 0 447
2017 156 227 4 16 2 0 35 0 440
2018 130 226 4 17 2 0 34 0 413
2019 108 236 9 17 2 0 29 0 401
2020 112 232 8 22 2 0 32 0 408
2021 98 205 8 26 4 0 35 0 376
2022 102 186 6 26 4 0 41 0 365
2023 94 175 4 21 4 0 35 0 333
2024 77 191 6 17 2 1 37 0 331

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 James H. Cary Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 367 23.2 15.8 n/a
1990 368 24.9 14.7 n/a
1991 335 20.8 16.1 n/a
1992 345 21.2 16.2 n/a
1993 348 26.0 13.4 n/a
1994 352 21.3 n/a 32.7
1995 365 n/a 0.0 36.4
1996 365 n/a 0.0 36.4
1997 397 n/a 0.0 37.3
1998 408 n/a 0.0 35.3
1999 538 33.0 16.3 40.3
2000 530 n/a 0.0 44.9
2001 520 36.0 14.4 50.4
2002 561 44.0 12.8 50.8
2003 561 44.0 12.8 50.8
2004 545 42.0 13.0 59.3
2005 523 41.0 12.8 49.6
2006 504 42.0 12.0 63.8
2007 485 41.1 11.8 60
2008 453 28.2 16.1 54.7
2009 462 31.3 14.8 62.8
2010 453 32.7 13.8 60
2011 469 28.7 16.3 63.1
2012 488 38.5 12.6 62.7
2013 465 37.2 12.4 72.9
2014 460 40.6 11.3 66.3
2015 444 36.0 12.3 64.9
2016 447 38.0 11.7 60.6
2017 440 38.1 11.5 63.9
2018 413 34.0 12.1 74.1
2019 401 35.5 11.2 99.3
2020 408 30.9 13.1 99.3
2021 376 35.7 10.5 n/a
2022 365 27.7 13.1 99.2
2023 333 31.2 10.6 101.8
2024 331 29.0 11.4 100.6

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 James H. Cary Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 367 23.2 15.8 n/a
1990 368 24.9 14.7 n/a
1991 335 20.8 16.1 n/a
1992 345 21.2 16.2 n/a
1993 348 26.0 13.4 n/a
1994 352 21.3 n/a 32.7
1995 365 n/a 0.0 36.4
1996 365 n/a 0.0 36.4
1997 397 n/a 0.0 37.3
1998 408 n/a 0.0 35.3
1999 538 33.0 16.3 40.3
2000 530 n/a 0.0 44.9
2001 520 36.0 14.4 50.4
2002 561 44.0 12.8 50.8
2003 561 44.0 12.8 50.8
2004 545 42.0 13.0 59.3
2005 523 41.0 12.8 49.6
2006 504 42.0 12.0 63.8
2007 485 41.1 11.8 60
2008 453 28.2 16.1 54.7
2009 462 31.3 14.8 62.8
2010 453 32.7 13.8 60
2011 469 28.7 16.3 63.1
2012 488 38.5 12.6 62.7
2013 465 37.2 12.4 72.9
2014 460 40.6 11.3 66.3
2015 444 36.0 12.3 64.9
2016 447 38.0 11.7 60.6
2017 440 38.1 11.5 63.9
2018 413 34.0 12.1 74.1
2019 401 35.5 11.2 99.3
2020 408 30.9 13.1 99.3
2021 376 35.7 10.5 n/a
2022 365 27.7 13.1 99.2
2023 333 31.2 10.6 101.8
2024 331 29.0 11.4 100.6

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 James H. Cary Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,255 (13.6%) $8,000 (86.4%) $9,255
2020 $00 (0.0%) $4,835 (100.0%) $4,835
2021 $82 (1.4%) $5,742 (98.6%) $5,824

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James H. Cary Intermediate

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1018th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 857th of 1114 Elementary schools
 15.2%
Ranks 313th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 266th of 422 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)6031.5
 28.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)6031.5
 28.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)6149.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)6149.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)6251.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)6251.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (James H. Cary Intermediate)6460.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Essex County Public Schools)6460.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)7465.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)7465.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)6566.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)6566.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)7070.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)7070.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (James H. Cary Intermediate)6450.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)6450
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (James H. Cary Intermediate)7159.6
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)7158.9
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students401333
 17%
African American236175
 25.8%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White10894
 13%
Two or More Races2935
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%101.8%
 2.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended James H. Cary Intermediate.

James H. Cary Intermediate ranks 290th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend James H. Cary Intermediate usually go on to attend Essex High

Students at James H. Cary Intermediate are 58% African American, 23% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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