Serving 686 students in grades 4-8, Cancryn Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 95% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Cancryn Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 25 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
77%
77%
White
2%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cancryn Junior High School's ranking?
Cancryn Junior High School is ranked #4 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Cancryn Junior High School?
686 students attend Cancryn Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cancryn Junior High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cancryn Junior High School?
Cancryn Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cancryn Junior High School offer ?
Cancryn Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cancryn Junior High School part of?
Cancryn Junior High School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
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