Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John C. Myers Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John C. Myers Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
John C. Myers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C. Myers Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C. Myers Elementary School's ranking?
John C. Myers Elementary School is ranked #1574 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John C. Myers Elementary School often compared to?
John C. Myers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Perry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John C. Myers Elementary School?
482 students attend John C. Myers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John C. Myers Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John C. Myers Elementary School?
John C. Myers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John C. Myers Elementary School offer ?
John C. Myers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is John C. Myers Elementary School part of?
John C. Myers Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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