Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Summary:

Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Hampton, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district, which is ranked 56 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, often outperforming the state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in core subjects like Mathematics, Algebra, and English Reading. The school's students excel, with 96.83% of 8th graders proficient or better in Geometry and 100% of 7th graders and 95.97% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. The school's performance is also exceptional for African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities, ranking among the top schools in Virginia for these subgroups.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle maintains a strong academic track record, outperforming nearby schools such as Cesar Tarrant Middle, C. Alton Lindsay Middle, and Thomas Eaton Middle in the Hampton City Public Schools district, as well as schools in the neighboring Newport News and Norfolk school districts. The only nearby school that matches or exceeds the academic achievements of Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is Poquoson Middle in the Poquoson City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1819 Nickerson Blvd
       Hampton, VA  23663


(757) 850-7900

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,133 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.4%
White:
36.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.1% Help


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Compare Details Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks better than 85.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Hampton City Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (42.4%), White (36%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hampton City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is 13.3, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is $7,133. 3 middle schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle 62nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hampton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton City Public Schools 56th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

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Rank History for all students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.46 43rd 340 87.4%
2006 61.68 107th 383 72.1%
2007 62.44 114th 387 70.5%
2008 55.17 164th 391 58.1%
2009 29.60 317th 390 18.7%
2010 33.35 319th 408 21.8%
2011 49.43 215th 413 47.9%
2012 42.72 262nd 413 36.6%
2013 62.87 104th 416 75.0%
2014 73.91 61st 416 85.3%
2015 79.14 41st 412 90.0%
2016 84.36 20th 409 95.1%
2017 85.60 16th 415 96.1%
2018 82.96 20th 413 95.2%
2019 85.67 10th 424 97.6%
2021 71.15 73rd 419 82.6%
2022 82.98 31st 415 92.5%
2023 79.27 59th 422 86.0%
2024 79.18 62nd 417 85.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.47 39th 231 83.1%
2024 84.73 12th 237 94.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.04 43rd 402 89.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.78 52nd 411 87.3%
2024 76.92 67th 407 83.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.67 14th 278 95.0%
2024 88.21 13th 281 95.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.84 51st 114 55.3%
2024 44.66 75th 123 39.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.18 80th 409 80.4%
2024 80.36 50th 407 87.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.49 11th 298 96.3%
2024 85.73 25th 299 91.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.13 21st 275 92.4%
2024 86.56 15th 272 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.92 106th 402 73.6%
2024 76.15 55th 396 86.1%
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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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 315 284 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 322 262 6 12 0 n/a n/a -4 598
2001 312 267 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 298 280 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 298 280 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 262 306 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 250 278 6 14 3 n/a n/a 0 551
2006 259 286 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 278 264 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2008 307 259 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 288 290 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 249 317 15 15 0 n/a n/a 1 597
2011 265 358 8 25 1 1 37 0 695
2012 271 375 9 27 1 1 42 0 726
2013 268 346 12 35 3 1 46 0 711
2014 276 274 13 38 2 1 41 0 645
2015 307 258 16 57 2 1 39 0 680
2016 298 280 19 59 1 2 40 0 699
2017 310 273 13 51 2 1 39 0 689
2018 280 274 8 47 0 1 42 0 652
2019 267 276 7 52 0 0 45 0 647
2020 261 263 8 54 0 1 60 0 647
2021 262 292 8 56 0 1 66 0 685
2022 239 277 5 49 0 2 63 0 635
2023 223 271 7 48 0 2 59 0 610
2024 215 253 8 60 0 3 58 0 597

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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 621 n/a 0.0 26.6
2000 598 n/a 0.0 26.7
2001 599 40.0 15.0 24
2002 595 61.0 9.8 32.1
2003 595 61.0 9.8 32.1
2004 589 61.0 9.7 39.4
2005 551 59.0 9.3 40.1
2006 567 59.0 9.6 35.6
2007 560 51.2 10.9 35.2
2008 584 47.6 12.3 36
2009 604 50.8 11.9 47
2010 597 53.8 11.0 48.7
2011 695 74.3 9.3 46.2
2012 726 48.0 15.1 49.9
2013 711 47.0 15.1 51.9
2014 645 45.8 14.0 43.9
2015 680 46.0 14.7 42.9
2016 699 46.0 15.1 34.3
2017 689 44.8 15.3 37.4
2018 652 44.8 14.5 41.7
2019 647 43.4 14.8 44.4
2020 647 44.1 14.6 41.9
2021 685 45.0 15.2 n/a
2022 635 45.7 13.8 42.7
2023 610 45.5 13.4 87.7
2024 597 44.5 13.3 93.1

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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 621 n/a 0.0 26.6
2000 598 n/a 0.0 26.7
2001 599 40.0 15.0 24
2002 595 61.0 9.8 32.1
2003 595 61.0 9.8 32.1
2004 589 61.0 9.7 39.4
2005 551 59.0 9.3 40.1
2006 567 59.0 9.6 35.6
2007 560 51.2 10.9 35.2
2008 584 47.6 12.3 36
2009 604 50.8 11.9 47
2010 597 53.8 11.0 48.7
2011 695 74.3 9.3 46.2
2012 726 48.0 15.1 49.9
2013 711 47.0 15.1 51.9
2014 645 45.8 14.0 43.9
2015 680 46.0 14.7 42.9
2016 699 46.0 15.1 34.3
2017 689 44.8 15.3 37.4
2018 652 44.8 14.5 41.7
2019 647 43.4 14.8 44.4
2020 647 44.1 14.6 41.9
2021 685 45.0 15.2 n/a
2022 635 45.7 13.8 42.7
2023 610 45.5 13.4 87.7
2024 597 44.5 13.3 93.1

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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (4.8%) $7,579 (95.2%) $7,959
2020 $236 (3.1%) $7,463 (96.9%) $7,699
2021 $250 (3.5%) $6,884 (96.5%) $7,133

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

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 10th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 422 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9287.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7459.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)8679.1
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7563.7
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9181.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7868.4
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)8874.6
 13.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Hampton City Public Schools)6653.1
 12.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9791
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)8774
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9479.7
 14.3%
   8th Grade Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7662.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9184.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7773.4
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9893
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Hampton City Public Schools)8080
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle)9799
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hampton City Public Schools)8688
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647610
 5.7%
African American276271
 1.8%
American Indian00
Asian77
Hispanic5248
 7.7%
Pacific Islander02
White267223
 16.5%
Two or More Races4559
 31.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%87.7%
 43.3%


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Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks 62nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 597 students attended Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle.

Students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle are 42% African American, 36% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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